WGU c787 Nutrition cohort review questions &
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1. When nutrition advocates RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances)
became concerned that expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference
recommendations did not do Intakes)
enough to address prevention of
chronic diet related diseases, what
policy change were made?
2. What is true of dietary reference a. They are used to establish taxation rates and
intake? choose two. 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 Serving size
nutrition label in the US?
4. A healthful diet contains nutrient Recommended daily allowance
intake near what amount?
, 5. What is an appropriate use of 50% calories from fat is too much.
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient
Dietary Range) when evaluating the (There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins
appropriateness of a snack food? 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 The highest level of daily consumption that
Upper Intake Level? 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 To guide recommendations and menu planning
requirement commonly used? for communities in combinations with upper
intake levels.
8. What is true of choose my plate Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
.gov recommendations as
presented by their setting place
graphic?
9. What is the nutritional benefit of They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some
fruits and vegetables? type of cancer.
(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals,
low in calories.)
10. What is false regarding fruits and Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
vegetables in the diet?
(Watch for the negative/false/incorrect
questions!!)
Expertly Verified Answers, 2026
Save
Terms in this set (135)
1. When nutrition advocates RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances)
became concerned that expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference
recommendations did not do Intakes)
enough to address prevention of
chronic diet related diseases, what
policy change were made?
2. What is true of dietary reference a. They are used to establish taxation rates and
intake? choose two. 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 Serving size
nutrition label in the US?
4. A healthful diet contains nutrient Recommended daily allowance
intake near what amount?
, 5. What is an appropriate use of 50% calories from fat is too much.
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient
Dietary Range) when evaluating the (There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins
appropriateness of a snack food? 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 The highest level of daily consumption that
Upper Intake Level? 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 To guide recommendations and menu planning
requirement commonly used? for communities in combinations with upper
intake levels.
8. What is true of choose my plate Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
.gov recommendations as
presented by their setting place
graphic?
9. What is the nutritional benefit of They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some
fruits and vegetables? type of cancer.
(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals,
low in calories.)
10. What is false regarding fruits and Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
vegetables in the diet?
(Watch for the negative/false/incorrect
questions!!)
