WGU C787 Nutrition Review Questions and Notes with
Accurate Answers
A bottle of pasta sauce says, "Made with organic tomatoes, onions, and basil."
What can you infer from this? correct answer The sauce contains at least 70%
certified organic content
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? correct answer RDA
(Recommended daily allowance)
-The average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in
a certain group. Aim for this amount!
-Use this for planning family meals sufficient for infants, children, adults and
ELDERLY family members.
A healthy 17-year-old girl is reading a nutrition label and sees that a product
contains 13% DV of calcium per serving. How many servings of this product would
this girl need to have that day to get the recommended amount of calcium from
that product alone? correct answer 10 servings (10x13=130)
(Recommended DV of 130% for adolescents instead of 100% like adults.)
A limited ability to acquire nutritionally adequate foods in socially acceptable
ways is called? correct answer Food insecurity
A nurse is evaluating a 16-year-old boy with short stature (stunted linear growth),
poor bone development, and cognitive development delays. What might be a
dietary cause of this boy's condition? correct answer Malnutrition.
,A patient is considering adding a dietary supplement and wants to know more.
What should they do first? correct answer Discuss it with their healthcare
provider
A situation where a person who consumes many calories, but without adequate
nutrients, can be considered? correct answer Undernutrition, which also includes
the chronically hungry
AMDR for carbs correct answer 45-65%
AMDR for fat correct answer 20-35%
AMDR for protein correct answer 10-35%
Another benefit of fiber correct answer It lowers the absorption rate of glucose in
the body
Because obesity affects many organ systems and hormones impairing body
functions, which is true? correct answer It is now considered a disease by the
AMA
Breastfeeding correct answer -burns extra calories and can promote a quicker
return to pre-pregnancy weight
-requires extra fluid consumption
-promotes oxytocin release
, -may reduce the risk of childhood obesity
Enteritis and diarrhea are commonly caused by? Select all that apply. correct
answer E-coli
Salmonella
Examples of appropriate, sustainable weight loss goals correct answer -to reduce
risk of chronic disease
-to increase energy level
-to be able to be more physically active with less joint pain
Fat soluble vitamins correct answer K, A, D, E
Financial limitations to adequate nutrition are a main focus of what diagnostic
tool? correct answer Food Security Survey Module
Food deserts are often characterized by their lack of: correct answer Availability
and accessibility of healthful foods
(Food deserts are places w/ many people who are food insecure because of
accessibility)
Food safety, matching: correct answer Campylobacter- undercooked poultry
e-coli - foods contaminated with fecal matter (fecal-oral)
Accurate Answers
A bottle of pasta sauce says, "Made with organic tomatoes, onions, and basil."
What can you infer from this? correct answer The sauce contains at least 70%
certified organic content
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? correct answer RDA
(Recommended daily allowance)
-The average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in
a certain group. Aim for this amount!
-Use this for planning family meals sufficient for infants, children, adults and
ELDERLY family members.
A healthy 17-year-old girl is reading a nutrition label and sees that a product
contains 13% DV of calcium per serving. How many servings of this product would
this girl need to have that day to get the recommended amount of calcium from
that product alone? correct answer 10 servings (10x13=130)
(Recommended DV of 130% for adolescents instead of 100% like adults.)
A limited ability to acquire nutritionally adequate foods in socially acceptable
ways is called? correct answer Food insecurity
A nurse is evaluating a 16-year-old boy with short stature (stunted linear growth),
poor bone development, and cognitive development delays. What might be a
dietary cause of this boy's condition? correct answer Malnutrition.
,A patient is considering adding a dietary supplement and wants to know more.
What should they do first? correct answer Discuss it with their healthcare
provider
A situation where a person who consumes many calories, but without adequate
nutrients, can be considered? correct answer Undernutrition, which also includes
the chronically hungry
AMDR for carbs correct answer 45-65%
AMDR for fat correct answer 20-35%
AMDR for protein correct answer 10-35%
Another benefit of fiber correct answer It lowers the absorption rate of glucose in
the body
Because obesity affects many organ systems and hormones impairing body
functions, which is true? correct answer It is now considered a disease by the
AMA
Breastfeeding correct answer -burns extra calories and can promote a quicker
return to pre-pregnancy weight
-requires extra fluid consumption
-promotes oxytocin release
, -may reduce the risk of childhood obesity
Enteritis and diarrhea are commonly caused by? Select all that apply. correct
answer E-coli
Salmonella
Examples of appropriate, sustainable weight loss goals correct answer -to reduce
risk of chronic disease
-to increase energy level
-to be able to be more physically active with less joint pain
Fat soluble vitamins correct answer K, A, D, E
Financial limitations to adequate nutrition are a main focus of what diagnostic
tool? correct answer Food Security Survey Module
Food deserts are often characterized by their lack of: correct answer Availability
and accessibility of healthful foods
(Food deserts are places w/ many people who are food insecure because of
accessibility)
Food safety, matching: correct answer Campylobacter- undercooked poultry
e-coli - foods contaminated with fecal matter (fecal-oral)
