WGU C787 Nutrition Final Study Guide 1.What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related diseases>>> RDAs were expanded into several DRI Categories
2.RDA: Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has nutrients
nearing this amount
3.DRI: Dietary Reference Intakes
4.Serving Size: Always found on a nutrition label
5.AMDR (macronutrients): Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins,
and H2O Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range
6.Carbohydrates: 45-65% of daily calories
7.Protein: 10-35% of daily calories
8.Fat: 20-35% of daily calories
9.Tolerable Upper Intake Level: highest level of daily consumption
that data shows cause no harm, ensures people don't take too much 10.How is the estimated average requirement used (EAR)>>> Guides recom- mendations and menu planning for communities 1 / 2
11.How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables>>> 1/2 the plate 12.What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg>>> Decreased risk of cancer 13.What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg>>> B12 14.How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day>>> 9 15.True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and Protein as full fat>>> True
16.DRI for whole grains: 1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole
grains 17.DRI for trans fat and sugar>>> none 18.DRI for protein>>> 60gm/day (0.8gm/kg) 19.Which carbohydrate causes you to get hungry faster>>> High glycemic index carbohydrates 20.Foods that are high in iron>>> Dark leafy vegetables, legumes, red meat, and nutes
21.Healthy LDL level: <120
22.Limit cholesterol to: <30
23.Saturated fat: <7% of total daily calories
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