WGU C787 NUTRITION COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ALL PASSED 100% LATEST
UPDATE 2024
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
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ALL PASSED 100% LATEST
UPDATE 2024
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
