WGU C787 Nutrition 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related diseases? Correct
... [Show More] 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
What is a legal supplement body builders take to increase muscle mass and nitrogen retention? Correct Answer: Protein powder
What are anthropometrics? Correct Answer: Body measurements
Physical activity energy formula Correct Answer: Total energy expenditure/ basal met rate
Breast Milk Correct Answer: Breast milk contains immune factors
Why is juice not recommended for infants? Correct Answer: dental decay, lacks fiber, high calories
What behavior may increase risk for dental cavities in infants? Correct Answer: Sharing utensils (bacteria)
How does CDC define overweight children? Correct Answer: BMI for age over 85th percentile
Adolescent girl RDI for Ca Correct Answer: 130%DV
What nutrient do young adolescents have a need for? Correct Answer: Thiamine
Why do elderly have dietary inadequacy? Correct Answer: Gastrointestinal Physiology changes
What are benefits of pre/probiotics in elderly? Correct Answer: Control of IBS, increase bone density, immune system, decrease cholesterol
Ergogenic Aid Correct Answer: Athletic performance
Galactagog Correct Answer: Milk production
Nootropic Correct Answer: Cognition
Food Insecurity Correct Answer: A limited ability to acquire nutritionally adequate food in socially acceptable ways
What is true about food waste and overpopulation? Correct Answer: Contributing factors for global hunger
What does economic research service do? Correct Answer: Assist in providing research and analysis on food security issues in developing countries
Food deserts are often characterized by lack of? Correct Answer: availability and accessibility
Financial limitations to adequate nutrition are a main focus of what diagnostic tool? Correct Answer: Food security survey module
What is an appropriate use of child food security survey? Correct Answer: determine if a child is experiencing hunger at home
What does household food security status refer to? Correct Answer: An outcome measurement to examine the publics ability to secure food [Show Less]