C787 OA WGU NUTRITION (COHORTS 1-4) EXAM STUDY
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When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? - Correct Answer RDA's expanded into several DRI categories What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? - Correct Answer Food labeling must include info about them.They differ depending on age and gender.What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - Correct Answer Serving size A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - Correct Answer Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) Use when preparing family/ personal meals What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? - Correct
Answer (AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range)
50% of calories from fat is too much fat What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - Correct Answer (TUI) 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 (supplements) How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? - Correct Answer To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels What is true of the choosemyplate.gov recommendations, as represented by their setting place graphic?
- Correct Answer Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables
What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - Correct Answer They provide nutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer 1 / 3
What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - Correct Answer Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12 What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a budget? - Correct Answer Buying frozen meals Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - Correct Answer Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - Correct Answer half of all grain products consumed should be whole grain products
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
- omelet with cheese
- toasted English muffin
- 1 t all-fruit preserves
- 1/2 large grapefruit
- 1 c whole milk
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
- replace english. muffin with whole wheat english muffin
- replace whole milk with fat free milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? - Correct Answer - use egg whites for omelets
What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? - Correct Answer Trans fat and added sugar intake should be minimized, there is no DRI value what is recommended daily amount of protein intake? - Correct Answer 60g/ day 2 / 3
Which list contains all examples of proteins? - Correct Answer garbanzo beans, chick peas, egg, chicken breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy protein in a vegetarian diet? - Correct Answer legumes + whole grains There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition facts labels. in the coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars? - Correct Answer anything ending in -ose honey which carbohydrate will cause a quicker return to hunger? - Correct Answer one with aa high glycemic index which is a reason why seafood can be considered part of a healthful diet? - Correct Answer some seafood is high I healthy omega 3 oils what are generally considered sources of health fat? - Correct Answer fish, nuts, olive oil what is not a common source of high levels of sodium? - Correct Answer spices and herbs which foods are relatively rich in iron? - Correct Answer - dark leafy greens
- legumes
- red meat
- nuts
- HDL cholesterol
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what is the best vegetarian source of iron from the options provided? - Correct Answer beans Which of these are protective against heart disease? - Correct Answer - fiber