Nutrition C787 – WGU Questions and Answers

Nutrition C787 – WGU Questions and Answers When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) Information about DRI must be included in food labeling. RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) The estimated amount of a nutrient (or calories) per day considered necessary. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Serving size. AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range) It is a range of percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. For fats, carbs, and proteins only. Fats AMDR 20-35% of daily calories. Carbohydrates AMDR 45-65% of daily calories. Protein AMDR 10-35% of daily calories. UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) 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. EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) Helps guide recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations with upper intake levels. Half of MyPlate Fruits and vegetables. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer. Vitamin B12 Not found in fruits and vegetables. Needs to be consumed as a supplement to a vegetarian diet What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a budget? Buying frozen meals. Skim milk