WGU C787 Nutrition Review Questions
and Notes
When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? - ANSWERRDA's
(Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. - ANSWERFood labeling must include information
about them.
They differ depending on age and gender
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - ANSWERServing size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - ANSWERRDA (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.
What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the
appropriateness of a snack food? - ANSWER50% calories from fat is too much.
(There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of calories that you
should get from that nutrient per day.)
,The AMDR for fats is 20-35%**
AMDR for protein - ANSWER10-35%
AMDR for fat - ANSWER20-35%
AMDR for carbs - ANSWER45-65%
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - ANSWERThe highest level of daily consumption that
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)
How is estimated average requirement (EAR) commonly used? - ANSWERTo guide recommendations and
menu planning for COMMUNITIES in combinations with upper intake levels.
What is true of choosemyplate.gov recommendations as presented by their setting place graphic? -
ANSWERHalf of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - ANSWERThey provide phytonutrients
(nutrients from plants) that reduce the risk some types of cancer.
(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)
What is FALSE regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - ANSWERFruits and vegetables are rich in
vitamin B12
, (Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)
Number of recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day - ANSWER9
Increasing the amount of colorful vegetables reduces the risk of: - ANSWERStroke
What strategy might be AVOIDED due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a
budget? - ANSWERBuying frozen meals
Strategies for balanced healthy meal planning on a budget - ANSWER-buying canned veggies in bulk
-buying only the amount of fresh veggies that can be eaten at the time (to avoid wasting them)
-buying veggies whole and preparing/trimming them at home (precut veggies are more expensive)
-grow veggies and herbs at home
-buy only in season veggies
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - ANSWERSkim milk has roughly the same
amount of calcium and protein as whole milk.
(Always stick with reduced or no fat dairy products)
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - ANSWERHalf of all whole grains
consumed should be whole grain products.
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
Omelet with cheese
Toasted English muffin
and Notes
When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? - ANSWERRDA's
(Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. - ANSWERFood labeling must include information
about them.
They differ depending on age and gender
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - ANSWERServing size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - ANSWERRDA (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.
What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the
appropriateness of a snack food? - ANSWER50% calories from fat is too much.
(There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of calories that you
should get from that nutrient per day.)
,The AMDR for fats is 20-35%**
AMDR for protein - ANSWER10-35%
AMDR for fat - ANSWER20-35%
AMDR for carbs - ANSWER45-65%
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - ANSWERThe highest level of daily consumption that
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)
How is estimated average requirement (EAR) commonly used? - ANSWERTo guide recommendations and
menu planning for COMMUNITIES in combinations with upper intake levels.
What is true of choosemyplate.gov recommendations as presented by their setting place graphic? -
ANSWERHalf of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - ANSWERThey provide phytonutrients
(nutrients from plants) that reduce the risk some types of cancer.
(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)
What is FALSE regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - ANSWERFruits and vegetables are rich in
vitamin B12
, (Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)
Number of recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day - ANSWER9
Increasing the amount of colorful vegetables reduces the risk of: - ANSWERStroke
What strategy might be AVOIDED due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a
budget? - ANSWERBuying frozen meals
Strategies for balanced healthy meal planning on a budget - ANSWER-buying canned veggies in bulk
-buying only the amount of fresh veggies that can be eaten at the time (to avoid wasting them)
-buying veggies whole and preparing/trimming them at home (precut veggies are more expensive)
-grow veggies and herbs at home
-buy only in season veggies
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - ANSWERSkim milk has roughly the same
amount of calcium and protein as whole milk.
(Always stick with reduced or no fat dairy products)
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - ANSWERHalf of all whole grains
consumed should be whole grain products.
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
Omelet with cheese
Toasted English muffin
