WGU C787 Nutrition – Final Exam & Cohort Review Study
Guide (Updated 2026)
1. When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do
enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were
made? - correct answerRDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several
DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
2. What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. - correct answera. They are
used to establish taxation rates and food costs
**b. Food labeling must include information about them.
**c. They differ depending on age and gender
d. They are dependent on foodborne illness risks
3. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - correct answerServing size
4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - correct
answerRecommended daily allowance
5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range)
when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? - correct answer50% calories
from fat is too much.
(There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of
calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. i.e. 45-65% of calories from
carbs per day.
50% of calories from fat is too much.
)
6. What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - correct answerThe highest level of
daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans;
ensures people do not take harmful amounts.
(More for supplements; No side effects in humans)
7. How is estimated average requirement commonly used? - correct answerTo guide
recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations with upper
intake levels.
8. What is true of choose my plate .gov recommendations as presented by their setting
place graphic? - correct answerHalf of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
, 9. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - correct answerThey provide
nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer.
(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)
10. What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - correct answerFruits and
vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
(Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)
11. What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more
healthfully on a budget? - correct answerBuying frozen meals
12. Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - correct answerSkim milk
has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk.
(Always stick with reduced or no fat)
13. What is true about dietary recommendation for whole grain intake? - correct
answerHalf of all grains consumed should be whole grain products.
14. Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends
Omelet with cheese
Toasted English muffin
1t all fruit preserves
½ large grapefruit
1c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the dietary guidelines for Americans? Choose
all that apply - correct answerUse egg whites for the omelets
Replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
Replace English muffin with whole wheat English muffin
Replace whole milk with fat free milk
(Adding juice will never be an answer because it is sugar water.)
15. What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? -
correct answerTrans fat and added sugar intake should be minimized. There is no DRI
value.
16. What is recommended daily amount of protein intake? - correct answer60g/ day.
17. Which list contains all examples of protein? - correct answerGarbanzo beans
(Chickpeas), egg, chicken breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
Guide (Updated 2026)
1. When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do
enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were
made? - correct answerRDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several
DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
2. What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. - correct answera. They are
used to establish taxation rates and food costs
**b. Food labeling must include information about them.
**c. They differ depending on age and gender
d. They are dependent on foodborne illness risks
3. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - correct answerServing size
4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - correct
answerRecommended daily allowance
5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range)
when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? - correct answer50% calories
from fat is too much.
(There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of
calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. i.e. 45-65% of calories from
carbs per day.
50% of calories from fat is too much.
)
6. What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - correct answerThe highest level of
daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans;
ensures people do not take harmful amounts.
(More for supplements; No side effects in humans)
7. How is estimated average requirement commonly used? - correct answerTo guide
recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations with upper
intake levels.
8. What is true of choose my plate .gov recommendations as presented by their setting
place graphic? - correct answerHalf of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
, 9. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - correct answerThey provide
nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer.
(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)
10. What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - correct answerFruits and
vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
(Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)
11. What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more
healthfully on a budget? - correct answerBuying frozen meals
12. Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - correct answerSkim milk
has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk.
(Always stick with reduced or no fat)
13. What is true about dietary recommendation for whole grain intake? - correct
answerHalf of all grains consumed should be whole grain products.
14. Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends
Omelet with cheese
Toasted English muffin
1t all fruit preserves
½ large grapefruit
1c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the dietary guidelines for Americans? Choose
all that apply - correct answerUse egg whites for the omelets
Replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
Replace English muffin with whole wheat English muffin
Replace whole milk with fat free milk
(Adding juice will never be an answer because it is sugar water.)
15. What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? -
correct answerTrans fat and added sugar intake should be minimized. There is no DRI
value.
16. What is recommended daily amount of protein intake? - correct answer60g/ day.
17. Which list contains all examples of protein? - correct answerGarbanzo beans
(Chickpeas), egg, chicken breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
