WGU C787 NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 140 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 2. What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. Answer: a.
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? Answer:
Serving size
◉ 4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount?
Answer: Recommended daily allowance
◉ 5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient
Dietary Range) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack
food? Answer: 50% 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? Answer: The
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?
Answer: To 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? Answer: Half of the plate
should be fruits and vegetables.
◉ 9. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? Answer:
They 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?
Answer: Fruits 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? Answer: Buying frozen
meals
◉ 12. Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal?
Answer: Skim 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? Answer: Half 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
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 140 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 2. What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. Answer: a.
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? Answer:
Serving size
◉ 4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount?
Answer: Recommended daily allowance
◉ 5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient
Dietary Range) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack
food? Answer: 50% 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? Answer: The
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?
Answer: To 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? Answer: Half of the plate
should be fruits and vegetables.
◉ 9. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? Answer:
They 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?
Answer: Fruits 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? Answer: Buying frozen
meals
◉ 12. Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal?
Answer: Skim 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? Answer: Half 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
