WGU C787 Nutrition Exam- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023
Name of group that studies food security in developing countries Answer- Economic Research
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what does amdr stand for Answer- acceptable macronutrient dietary range
AMDR Recommendations, fat? Answer- 20-35% of daily calories should come from fat
AMDR Recommendations, protein? Answer- 10-35% of daily calories should come from protein
DRI FOR PROTEIN Answer- 0.8G/KG (APPROX 60G/DAY)
LDL levels should be below ______ Answer- 120 mg/dl
Cholesterol intake should be limited to ______ per day Answer- 30 mg
Saturated fat should be less than ____% of total daily calories Answer- 7
In general, people should keep sodium intake to less than _____ daily Answer- 1600 mg
formula for calculating BMI Answer- divide weight in lbs by height in inches squared, then multiply that number by 703
a fancy term for body weight and shape Answer- body habitus
How many ounces of water per day is shown to support weight loss Answer- 48
a _______ aid is a typle of supplement used to promote athletic performane Answer- ergogenic
formula for PAL Answer- Total energy expenditure divided by Basal Metabolic Rate
What does PAL stand for Answer- Physical activity level
in ChooseMyPlate, half the plate should be _____&______ and the other half should be _______&________ Answer- fruits, veggies, protein, grains
Lifespan question: These 3 types of people have increased fluid needs Answer- infants, elderly, pregnant
How does the CDC define "overweight" for children Answer- BMI over the 85th percentile
Adolescent Females need ____% of the DV for calcium Answer- 130
Why do adolescents need more thiamine? Answer- Because they have increased energy needs and thiamine assists in energy metabolism
Name 5 good sources of folate Answer- oats, legumes, greens, broccoli, asparagus, eggs
Maternal BMI over ____ increases risk for preterm birth Answer- 30
4 benefits of probiotics and/or prebiotics Answer- lowers cholesterol, increases immunity, increases bone density, decreases symptoms of IBS
By law, all supplements have this statement printed on the label Answer- "not intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease"
Beriberi comes from _____ deficiency Answer- Thiamine
Brain damage, intellectual impairment and goiter can come from _____ deficiency Answer- iodine
lack of Vitamin ___ can cause blindness, lack of vitamin ___ can cause Rickets Answer- A, D
What vitamin is unavailable in plant based foods and may need to be supplemented to vegetarians Answer- B12 [Show Less]