WGU C787 Nutrition Review Questions and Notes 2022/2023

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When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowan... ces) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. 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? Serving size A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? RDA (Recommended daily allowance) -The average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for this amount! -Use this for planning family meals sufficient for infants, children, adults and ELDERLY family members. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? 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.) The AMDR for fats is 20-35%** AMDR for protein 10-35% AMDR for fat 20-35% AMDR for carbs 45-65% What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? 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) How is estimated average requirement (EAR) commonly used? To guide recommendations and menu planning for COMMUNITIES in combinations with upper intake levels. What is true of choosemyplate.gov recommendations as presented by their setting place graphic? Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? They provide phytonutrients (nutrients from plants) that reduce the risk some types of cancer. (They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.) What is FALSE regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12 (Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!) Number of recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day 9 Increasing the amount of colorful vegetables reduces the risk of: Stroke What strategy might be AVOIDED due to expense for patients looking to eat more healthfully on a budget? Buying frozen meals [Show More]

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