WGU c787 Nutrition cohort review questions

WGU c787 Nutrition cohort review questions and correct 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? - Correct Answer RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)

• What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. - Correct Answer a. They are used to establish

taxation rates and food costs **b. Food labeling must include information about them.**c. They differ depending on age and gender

• They are dependent on foodborne illness risks
• 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

• What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the

appropriateness of a snack food? - Correct Answer 50% calories from fat is too much.(There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. i.e. 45-65% of calories from carbs per day.50% of calories from fat is too much.)

• What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - Correct Answer 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.(More for supplements; No side effects in humans) 1 / 3

• How is estimated average requirement commonly used? - Correct Answer To guide recommendations

and menu planning for communities in combinations with upper intake levels.

• What is true of choose my plate .gov recommendations as presented by their setting place graphic? -

Correct Answer Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.

• What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - Correct Answer They provide nutrients that

reduce the risk some type of cancer.(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)

• What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - Correct Answer Fruits and vegetables are

rich in vitamin B12 (Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)

• 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.(Always stick with reduced or no fat)

• What is true about dietary recommendation for whole grain intake? - Correct Answer Half of all

grains consumed should be whole grain products.

• Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends

Omelet with cheese Toasted English muffin 2 / 3

1t all fruit preserves ½ large grapefruit 1c whole milk How can his menu be improved to follow the dietary guidelines for Americans? Choose all that apply - Correct Answer Use egg whites for the omelets Replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets Replace English muffin with whole wheat English muffin Replace whole milk with fat free milk (Adding juice will never be an answer because it is sugar water.)

• 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.
• Which list contains all examples of protein? - Correct Answer Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), 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 diet in a

vegetarian diet? - Correct Answer Legume+ whole grain

• There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition fact labels. In the

coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars? Choose all that apply. Anything ending in-ose, honey - Correct Answer Anything ending in-ose, honey (Most things ending in ose are sugars like glucose, fructose, etc. Not -ase which are enzymes)

• Which carbohydrate will cause a quick return to hunger? - Correct Answer One with a higher

glycemic index

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