WGU OA C787 Nutrition EXAM 2024
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When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? correct answerRDA's
expanded into several DRI categories
What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? correct answerFood labeling must include info about
them.
They differ depending on age and gender.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? correct answerServing size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? correct answerRecommended Daily
Allowance (RDA)
Use when preparing family/ personal meals
What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? correct
answer(AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range)
50% of calories from fat is too much fat
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? correct answer(TUI) The highest level of daily
consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans, ensures people do not
take harmful amounts (supplements)
,How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? correct answerTo guide
recommendations and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels
What is true of the choosemyplate.gov recommendations, as represented by their setting place graphic?
correct answerHalf of the plate should be fruits and vegetables
What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? correct answerThey provide nutrients that reduce
the risk of some types of cancer
What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? correct answerFruits and vegetables are rich in
vitamin B12
What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a
budget? correct answerBuying frozen meals
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? correct answerSkim milk has roughly the
same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? correct answerhalf of all grain
products consumed should be whole grain products
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
- omelet with cheese
- toasted English muffin
- 1 t all-fruit preserves
- 1/2 large grapefruit
- 1 c whole milk
, How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? correct answer- use egg
whites for omelets
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
- replace english. muffin with whole wheat english muffin
- replace whole milk with fat free milk
What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? correct answerTrans fat
and added sugar intake should be minimized, there is no DRI value
what is recommended daily amount of protein intake? correct answer60g/ day
Which list contains all examples of proteins? correct answergarbanzo beans, chick peas, egg, chicken
breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy protein in a
vegetarian diet? correct answerlegumes + whole grains
There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition facts labels. in the
coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars? correct answeranything ending in
-ose
honey
which carbohydrate will cause a quicker return to hunger? correct answerone with aa high glycemic
index
which is a reason why seafood can be considered part of a healthful diet? correct answersome seafood
is high I healthy omega 3 oils
what are generally considered sources of health fat? correct answerfish, nuts, olive oil
LATEST UPDATE
When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? correct answerRDA's
expanded into several DRI categories
What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? correct answerFood labeling must include info about
them.
They differ depending on age and gender.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? correct answerServing size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? correct answerRecommended Daily
Allowance (RDA)
Use when preparing family/ personal meals
What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? correct
answer(AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range)
50% of calories from fat is too much fat
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? correct answer(TUI) The highest level of daily
consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans, ensures people do not
take harmful amounts (supplements)
,How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? correct answerTo guide
recommendations and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels
What is true of the choosemyplate.gov recommendations, as represented by their setting place graphic?
correct answerHalf of the plate should be fruits and vegetables
What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? correct answerThey provide nutrients that reduce
the risk of some types of cancer
What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? correct answerFruits and vegetables are rich in
vitamin B12
What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a
budget? correct answerBuying frozen meals
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? correct answerSkim milk has roughly the
same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? correct answerhalf of all grain
products consumed should be whole grain products
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
- omelet with cheese
- toasted English muffin
- 1 t all-fruit preserves
- 1/2 large grapefruit
- 1 c whole milk
, How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? correct answer- use egg
whites for omelets
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
- replace english. muffin with whole wheat english muffin
- replace whole milk with fat free milk
What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? correct answerTrans fat
and added sugar intake should be minimized, there is no DRI value
what is recommended daily amount of protein intake? correct answer60g/ day
Which list contains all examples of proteins? correct answergarbanzo beans, chick peas, egg, chicken
breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy protein in a
vegetarian diet? correct answerlegumes + whole grains
There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition facts labels. in the
coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars? correct answeranything ending in
-ose
honey
which carbohydrate will cause a quicker return to hunger? correct answerone with aa high glycemic
index
which is a reason why seafood can be considered part of a healthful diet? correct answersome seafood
is high I healthy omega 3 oils
what are generally considered sources of health fat? correct answerfish, nuts, olive oil
