WGU C787 HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
PRE-ASSESSMENT 2022/2023 COMPLETE SOLUTION
- Which fat can you eat in a plan for healthy eating? (correct answers)Omega-3 fatty acids
Monounsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats
- Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a balanced meal?
(correct answers)Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt
- Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to start cooking
healthy on a budget? (correct answers)buy nonperishable food in bulk
*When nutrition advocates became very concerned that recommendations did not do enough to
address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy changes were made? (correct
answers)RDA's expanded into several DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) categories
- Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations? (correct answers)Estimated average requirement (EAR)
*What is true of Dietary Reference Intake (DRIs). (correct answers)Food labeling must include
information about them
The DRIs are a set of at least four nutrient-based reference values that can be used for planning and
assessing diets and for many other purposes.
They are meant to replace the former Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) in the United States
,Define Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) in % for adults? (correct
answers)(Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges AMDR)
1. Carbohydrate: 45-65% of total calories
2. Fats: 20-35% of total calories
3. Protein: 10-35% of total calories
What is DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes)? (correct answers)DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) is a set of
nutrient-based reference values that are quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes to be used for
planning and assessing diets for healthy people.
DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) expand on the periodic reports called Recommended Dietary Allowances
(RDAs), which were first published by the Institute of Medicine in 1941.
1. Carbohydrate: 45-65% of total calories
2. Fats: 20-35% of total calories
3. Protein: 10-35% of total calories
*Define - UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level Safety) (correct answers)UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level
Safety) is the highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause side effects in
humans; ensures people do not take harmful amounts
What does EAR (Estimated Average Requirements) do? (correct answers)EAR (Estimated Average
Requirements) averages daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the
healthy individuals in a particular life stage and sex group.
,Define RDA (recommended dietary allowances)? (correct answers)RDA (recommended dietary
allowances) - Lists average daily nutrient intake levels of vitamins & minerals
The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for nutrients are generally (correct answers)RDA
(Recommended Dietary Allowances) is the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the
nutrient requirement of nearly all (97 to 98%) healthy individuals in a particular life stage and sex group.
Where would you find the %DV and how is it used? (correct answers)%DV is on Labels of packaged foods
Daily Value: The amount of fat, sodium, fiber, and other nutrients that health experts say should make
up a healthful diet.
Use the Daily Values (DV) to get a good idea of how various
foods fit into a healthful diet.
Use the Daily Values (DV) to comparison shop
What changes were made when Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) were established in the late 1990s?
(correct answers)Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) between 1994-2000 extended and replaced the former
RDAs and the Canadian Recommended Nutrient Intakes
*What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? (correct answers)serving size
*This is used to define what a healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? Recommended
Daily Allowance (RDA) (correct answers)Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
What is an appropriate us of AMDR Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)
(carbohydrates, fat and protein) in percentages (%) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack
food? (correct answers)AMDR Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)
, 1. Carbohydrate: 45-65% of total calories
2. Fats: 20-35% of total calories
3. Protein: 10-35% of total calories
Define RDA (recommended dietary allowances) (correct answers)RDA (recommended dietary
allowances)- the amount of nutrients that will prevent deficiencies
What does DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) stand for? (correct answers)Dietary Reference Intake
Define - Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range (AMDR/macronutrients) (correct answers)Acceptable
Macronutrient Daily Range - Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and H2O
What is the % of CARBOHYDRATES allowed of total calories (correct answers)45-65% of daily calories
What is the % of PROTEIN allowed of total calories (correct answers)10-35% of daily calories
- Which fat should be avoided in a plan for healthy eating? (correct answers)Trans fats
What is the % of FATS allowed of total calories (correct answers)20-35% of daily calories
*How is the Estimated Average Requirement(EAR) commonly used/guides us? (correct answers)Guides
recommendations and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the intake level for a nutrient
*What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? (correct answers)reduce the risk of some types
of cancer
PRE-ASSESSMENT 2022/2023 COMPLETE SOLUTION
- Which fat can you eat in a plan for healthy eating? (correct answers)Omega-3 fatty acids
Monounsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats
- Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a balanced meal?
(correct answers)Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt
- Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to start cooking
healthy on a budget? (correct answers)buy nonperishable food in bulk
*When nutrition advocates became very concerned that recommendations did not do enough to
address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy changes were made? (correct
answers)RDA's expanded into several DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) categories
- Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations? (correct answers)Estimated average requirement (EAR)
*What is true of Dietary Reference Intake (DRIs). (correct answers)Food labeling must include
information about them
The DRIs are a set of at least four nutrient-based reference values that can be used for planning and
assessing diets and for many other purposes.
They are meant to replace the former Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) in the United States
,Define Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) in % for adults? (correct
answers)(Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges AMDR)
1. Carbohydrate: 45-65% of total calories
2. Fats: 20-35% of total calories
3. Protein: 10-35% of total calories
What is DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes)? (correct answers)DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) is a set of
nutrient-based reference values that are quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes to be used for
planning and assessing diets for healthy people.
DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) expand on the periodic reports called Recommended Dietary Allowances
(RDAs), which were first published by the Institute of Medicine in 1941.
1. Carbohydrate: 45-65% of total calories
2. Fats: 20-35% of total calories
3. Protein: 10-35% of total calories
*Define - UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level Safety) (correct answers)UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level
Safety) is the highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause side effects in
humans; ensures people do not take harmful amounts
What does EAR (Estimated Average Requirements) do? (correct answers)EAR (Estimated Average
Requirements) averages daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the
healthy individuals in a particular life stage and sex group.
,Define RDA (recommended dietary allowances)? (correct answers)RDA (recommended dietary
allowances) - Lists average daily nutrient intake levels of vitamins & minerals
The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for nutrients are generally (correct answers)RDA
(Recommended Dietary Allowances) is the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the
nutrient requirement of nearly all (97 to 98%) healthy individuals in a particular life stage and sex group.
Where would you find the %DV and how is it used? (correct answers)%DV is on Labels of packaged foods
Daily Value: The amount of fat, sodium, fiber, and other nutrients that health experts say should make
up a healthful diet.
Use the Daily Values (DV) to get a good idea of how various
foods fit into a healthful diet.
Use the Daily Values (DV) to comparison shop
What changes were made when Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) were established in the late 1990s?
(correct answers)Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) between 1994-2000 extended and replaced the former
RDAs and the Canadian Recommended Nutrient Intakes
*What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? (correct answers)serving size
*This is used to define what a healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? Recommended
Daily Allowance (RDA) (correct answers)Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
What is an appropriate us of AMDR Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)
(carbohydrates, fat and protein) in percentages (%) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack
food? (correct answers)AMDR Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)
, 1. Carbohydrate: 45-65% of total calories
2. Fats: 20-35% of total calories
3. Protein: 10-35% of total calories
Define RDA (recommended dietary allowances) (correct answers)RDA (recommended dietary
allowances)- the amount of nutrients that will prevent deficiencies
What does DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) stand for? (correct answers)Dietary Reference Intake
Define - Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range (AMDR/macronutrients) (correct answers)Acceptable
Macronutrient Daily Range - Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and H2O
What is the % of CARBOHYDRATES allowed of total calories (correct answers)45-65% of daily calories
What is the % of PROTEIN allowed of total calories (correct answers)10-35% of daily calories
- Which fat should be avoided in a plan for healthy eating? (correct answers)Trans fats
What is the % of FATS allowed of total calories (correct answers)20-35% of daily calories
*How is the Estimated Average Requirement(EAR) commonly used/guides us? (correct answers)Guides
recommendations and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the intake level for a nutrient
*What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? (correct answers)reduce the risk of some types
of cancer
