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
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
