WGU c787 Nutrition cohort review questions and answers

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WGU c787 Nutrition cohort review questions and answers 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 age and gender d. They are dependent on foodborne illness risks 3. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Correct answer- Serving size 4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? Correct answer- Recommended daily allowance 5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? Correct answer- 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. i.e. 45-65% of calories from carbs per day. 50% of calories from fat is too much. ) 6. What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? Correct answer- 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) 7. How is estimated average requirement commonly used? Correct answer- To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations [Show More]

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