WGU-C787 Nutrition Exam Study Guide Graded A+ 2022/2023

What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related diseases? - ANSWER RDAs were expanded into several DRI Categories RDA - ANSWER Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has nutrient ...

What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related diseases? - ANSWER RDAs were expanded into several DRI Categories RDA - ANSWER Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has nutrients nearing this amount DRI - ANSWER Dietary Reference Intakes Serving Size - ANSWER Always found on a nutrition label AMDR (macronutrients) - ANSWER Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and H2O Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range Carbohydrates - ANSWER 45-65% of daily calories Protein - ANSWER 10-35% of daily calories Fat - ANSWER 20-35% of daily calories Tolerable Upper Intake Level - 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)? - ANSWER Guides recommendations and menu planning for communities How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? - ANSWER 1/2 the plate What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? - ANSWER Decreased risk of cancer What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? - ANSWER B12 How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? - ANSWER 9 True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and Protein as full fat? - ANSWER True DRI for whole grains - ANSWER 1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole grains DRI for trans fat and sugar? - ANSWER none DRI for protein? - ANSWER 60gm/day (0.8gm/kg) Which carbohydrate causes you to get hungry faster? - ANSWER High glycemic index carbohydrates Foods that are high in iron? - ANSWER Dark leafy vegetables, legumes, red meat, and nutes Healthy LDL level - ANSWER <120 Limit cholesterol to - ANSWER <30 Saturated fat - ANSWER <7% of total daily calories Na level to decrease heart disease? - ANSWER <1600mg/day What type of fiber reduces the risk of heart disease? - ANSWER insoluble fiber Obese BMI - ANSWER >30 Overweight BMI - ANSWER >25 Morbid Obese BMI - ANSWER >40 BMI formula - ANSWER Weight in lbs/(heigh (in)^2...all x703 Underweight BMI - ANSWER <20 Osteoporosis - ANSWER weak bones, low BMI Osteoarthritis - ANSWER Ligament strain, high BMI What is the genetic influence of body weight? - ANSWER Parent predict children raised or not How much weight loss helps cardiovascular health? - ANSWER >10% How much water helps with weight loss - ANSWER 48oz Physical activity - ANSWER 30min/day What is a legal supplement body builders take to increase muscle mass and nitrogen retention? - ANSWER Protein powder What are anthropometrics? - ANSWER Body measurements Physical activity energy formula - ANSWER Total energy expenditure/ basal met rate Breast Milk - ANSWER Breast milk contains immune factors Why is juice not recommended for infants? - ANSWER dental decay, lacks fiber, high calories What behavior may increase risk for dental cavities in infants? - ANSWER Sharing utensils (bacteria) How does CDC define overweight children? - ANSWER BMI for age over 85th percentile Adolescent girl RDI for Ca - ANSWER 130%DV What nutrient do young adolescents have a need for? - ANSWER Thiamine Why do elderly have dietary inadequacy? - ANSWER Gastrointestinal Physiology changes What are benefits of pre/probiotics in elderly? - ANSWER Control of IBS, increase bone density, immune system, decrease cholesterol Ergogenic Aid - ANSWER Athletic performance Galactagog - ANSWER Milk production Nootropic - ANSWER Cognition Food Insecurity - ANSWER A limited ability to acquire nutritionally adequate food in socially acceptable ways What is true about food waste and overpopulation? - ANSWER Contributing factors for global hunger What does economic research service do? - ANSWER Assist in providing research and analysis on food security issues in developing countries Food deserts are often characterized by lack of? - ANSWER availability and accessibility Financial limitations to adequate nutrition are a main focus of what diagnostic tool? - ANSWER Food security survey module