C787 Nutrition WGU Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Verified 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 1 / 2
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
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