WGU C787 OA 2023 VERSION/ WGU
C787 OA 2023 VERSION LATEST EXAM
/ WGU C787 OA 2023 VERSION WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
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
There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition facts
labels. in the coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars? —-
—– CORRECT ANSWER ———- anything ending in -ose
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