C787 NUTRITION WGU EXAM WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS {GRADED A+}
What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent
chronic diet related diseases? - ✔✔RDAs were expanded into
several DRI Categories
RDA - ✔✔Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has
nutrients nearing this amount
DRI - ✔✔Dietary Reference Intakes
Serving Size - ✔✔Always found on a nutrition label
AMDR (macronutrients) - ✔✔Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals,
vitamins, and H2O
Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range
Carbohydrates - ✔✔45-65% of daily calories
Protein - ✔✔10-35% of daily calories
, Fat - ✔✔20-35% of daily calories
Tolerable Upper Intake Level - ✔✔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)? -
✔✔Guides recommendations and menu planning for
communities
How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? - ✔✔1/2
the plate
What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? -
✔✔Decreased risk of cancer
What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? - ✔✔B12
How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? -
✔✔9
True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and
Protein as full fat? - ✔✔True
COMPLETE ANSWERS {GRADED A+}
What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent
chronic diet related diseases? - ✔✔RDAs were expanded into
several DRI Categories
RDA - ✔✔Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has
nutrients nearing this amount
DRI - ✔✔Dietary Reference Intakes
Serving Size - ✔✔Always found on a nutrition label
AMDR (macronutrients) - ✔✔Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals,
vitamins, and H2O
Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range
Carbohydrates - ✔✔45-65% of daily calories
Protein - ✔✔10-35% of daily calories
, Fat - ✔✔20-35% of daily calories
Tolerable Upper Intake Level - ✔✔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)? -
✔✔Guides recommendations and menu planning for
communities
How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? - ✔✔1/2
the plate
What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? -
✔✔Decreased risk of cancer
What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? - ✔✔B12
How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? -
✔✔9
True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and
Protein as full fat? - ✔✔True
