C787 Nutrition WGU questions and answers

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What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related diseases? Correct answer- RDAs were expanded into several DRI Categories RDA Correct answer- Recommended Daily Allow... ances- a healthy diet has nutrients nearing this amount DRI Correct answer- Dietary Reference Intakes Serving Size Correct answer- Always found on a nutrition label AMDR (macronutrients) Correct answer- Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and H2O Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range Carbohydrates Correct answer- 45-65% of daily calories Protein Correct answer- 10-35% of daily calories Fat Correct answer- 20-35% of daily calories Tolerable Upper Intake Level Correct answer- highest level of daily consumption that data shows cause no harm, ensures people don't take too much How is the estimated average requirement used (EAR)? Correct answer- Guides recommendations and menu planning for communities How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? Correct answer- 1/2 the plate What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? Correct answer- Decreased risk of cancer What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? Correct answer- B12 How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? Correct answer- 9 True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and Protein as full fat? Correct answer- True DRI for whole grains Correct answer- 1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole grains DRI for trans fat and sugar? Correct answer- none DRI for protein? Correct answer- 60gm/day (0.8gm/kg) [Show More]

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