C787 Nutrition WGU questions and answers 100%

C787 Nutrition WGU What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related diseases? Correct answer- RDAs were expanded into several DRI Categories RDA Correct answer- Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has nutrients nearing this amount DRI Correct answer- Dietary Reference Intakes Serving Size Correct answer- Always found on a nutrition label AMDR (macronutrients) Correct answer- Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and H2O Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range Carbohydrates Correct answer- 45-65% of daily calories Protein Correct answer- 10-35% of daily calories Fat Correct answer- 20-35% of daily calories Tolerable Upper Intake Level Correct answer- highest level of daily consumption that data shows cause no harm, ensures people don't take too much How is the estimated average requirement used (EAR)? Correct answer- Guides recommendations and menu planning for communities How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? Correct answer- 1/2 the plate What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? Correct answer- Decreased risk of cancer What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? Correct answer- B12 How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? Correct answer- 9 True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and Protein as full fat? Correct answer- True DRI for whole grains Correct answer- 1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole grains DRI for trans fat and sugar? Correct answer- none DRI for protein? Correct answer- 60gm/day (0.8gm/kg) Which carbohydrate causes you to get hungry faster? Correct answer- High glycemic index carbohydrates Foods that are high in iron? Correct answer- Dark leafy vegetables, legumes, red meat, and nutes Healthy LDL level Correct answer- 120 Limit cholesterol to Correct answer- 30 Saturated fat Correct answer- 7% of total daily calories Na level to decrease heart disease? Correct answer- 1600mg/day What type of fiber reduces the risk of heart disease? Correct answer- insoluble fiber Obese BMI Correct answer- 30 Overweight BMI Correct answer- 25 Morbid Obese BMI Correct answer- 40 BMI formula Correct answer- Weight in lbs/(heigh (in)^2...all x703 Underweight BMI Correct answer- 20 Osteoporosis Correct answer- weak bones, low BMI Osteoarthritis Correct answer- Ligament strain, high BMI What is the genetic influence of body weight? Correct answer- Parent predict children raised or not How much weight loss helps cardiovascular health? Correct answer- 10% How much water helps with weight loss Correct answer- 48oz Physical activity Correct answer- 30min/day What is a legal supplement body builders take to increase muscle mass and nitrogen retention? Correct answer- Protein powder What are anthropometrics? Correct answer- Body measurements Physical activity energy formula Correct answer- Total energy expenditure/ basal met rate Breast Milk Correct answer- Breast milk contains immune factors Why is juice not recommended for infants? Correct answer- dental decay, lacks fiber, high calories What behavior may increase risk for dental cavities in infants? Correct answer- Sharing utensils (bacteria) How does CDC define overweight children? Correct answer- BMI for age over 85th percentile Adolescent girl RDI for Ca Correct answer- 130%DV What nutrient do young adolescents have a need for? Correct answer- Thiamine Why do elderly have dietary inadequacy? Correct answer- Gastrointestinal Physiology changes What are benefits of pre/probiotics in elderly? Correct answer- Control of IBS, increase bone density, immune system, decrease cholesterol Ergogenic Aid Correct answer- Athletic performance Galactagog Correct answer- Milk production Nootropic Correct answer- Cognition Food Insecurity Correct answer- A limited ability to acquire nutritionally adequate food in socially acceptable ways What is true about food waste and overpopulation? Correct answer- Contributing factors for global hunger What does economic research service do? Correct answer- Assist in providing research and analysis on food security issues in developing countries Food deserts are often characterized by lack of? Correct answer- availability and accessibility Financial limitations to adequate nutrition are a main focus of what diagnostic tool? Correct answer- Food security survey module What is an appropriate use of child food security survey? Correct answer- determine if a child is experiencing hunger at home