WGU C787 Nutrition (WGUC787)

what does amdr stand for Answer- acceptable macronutrient dietary range AMDR Recommendations, fat? Answer- 20-35% of daily calories should come from fat AMDR Recommendations, protein? Answer- 10-35% of daily calories should come from protein DRI FOR PROTEIN Answer- 0.8G/KG (APPROX 60G/DAY) LDL levels should be below ______ Answer- 120 mg/dl Cholesterol intake should be limited to ______ per day Answer- 30 mg Saturated fat should be less than ____% of total daily calories Answer- 7 In ge...

1. 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) 2. 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...

Name of group that studies food security in developing countries Answer- Economic Research Service what does amdr stand for Answer- acceptable macronutrient dietary range AMDR Recommendations, fat? Answer- 20-35% of daily calories should come from fat AMDR Recommendations, protein? Answer- 10-35% of daily calories should come from protein DRI FOR PROTEIN Answer- 0.8G/KG (APPROX 60G/DAY) LDL levels should be below ______ Answer- 120 mg/dl Cholesterol intake should be limited to ______ per d...

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- Food labeling must include information about them. They differ depending on age and gender What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Correct...

DEFINE MACRONUTRIENTS Ans- NUTRIENTS REQUIRED IN LARGER AMOUNTS EX. CARBS, FATS, PROTEINS DEFINE MICRONUTRIENTS Ans- NUTRIENTS REQUIRED IN SMALLER AMOUNTS EX. VITAMINS, MINERALS EXPLAIN AND GIVE S/S OF KWASHIORKOR Ans- CONSUMES ADEQUATE ENERGY BUT NOT ENOUGH PROTEIN, OFTEN DUE TO FAMINE OR DROUGHT S/S POTBELLY, UNPIGMENTED, EDEMA IN LEGS EXPLAIN AND GIVE S/S OF MARASMUS Ans- DOES NOT CONSUME ENOUGH ENERGY OR PROTEIN BODY STARTS TO BREAK DOWN MUSCLES S/S "SKIN AND BONES" LARGE EYES, ...

Explain how you would help a patient decide whether they should or should not take a dietary supplement. Correct Answer- * look at current medications and drug interactions * encourage not to self-dx * consult provider before taking * take lifestyle/diet, consumption Why is it important to notify a physician or registered dietician that supplements are being used? Correct Answer- Tell your healthcare providers (including doctors, pharmacists, and dietitians) about any dietary supplements ...

Function of fluids Ans- Provide shape and rigidity to cells, regulate body temp, lubrication, solvent, homeostasis More function of fluids Ans- Cushion body tissues, transports nutrients and waste, source of trace mineral, chemical reactions hypothalamus Ans- Controls thirst Thirst triggers Ans- Sodium and solute levels increase in blood Sources of fluid intake Ans- solid food and fluids, even coffee and energy drinks, though they are not necessarily healthy. Still of form of fluid intake...

AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges) Answer-CARBS-45-65% FATS -20-35% PROTEINS- 10-35% (RANGE OF % OF CALORIES THAT YOU NEED FROM EACH MACRONUTRIENT DAILY) DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) Answer-set of nutrient intake values used to plan and evaluate diets PROTEIN- 60GMS/DAY 1/2 OF ALL GRAINS CONSUMED SHOULD BE WHOLE GRAINS Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) Answer-the average daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically a...

AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges) Answer-CARBS-45-65% FATS -20-35% PROTEINS- 10-35% (RANGE OF % OF CALORIES THAT YOU NEED FROM EACH MACRONUTRIENT DAILY) DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) Answer-set of nutrient intake values used to plan and evaluate diets PROTEIN- 60GMS/DAY 1/2 OF ALL GRAINS CONSUMED SHOULD BE WHOLE GRAINS Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) Answer-the average daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically a...