WGU C787 OA Test with answers 2024
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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
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
How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Correct
answer- - use egg whites for omelets
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
- replace english. muffin with whole wheat english muffin
- replace whole milk with fat free milk
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 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
update
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
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
How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Correct
answer- - use egg whites for omelets
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
- replace english. muffin with whole wheat english muffin
- replace whole milk with fat free milk
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 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
