Nutrition WGU
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Nutrition WGU
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25 Questions

1. What does the Economic Research Service do?

2. How does CDC define overweight in childhood?

3. 180lb - 18lbs (to weight 162lbs) | 265lb - 26.5 (to weight 238.5lbs)

4. An additive used as a flavor enhancer, commonly used in Chinese food; made up of the amino acid glutamate bound to sodium. - which can cause chest pain, edema, facial numbness, headache

5. What problems or factors can be associated with food insecurity?

6. These are the big nutrients that supply calories, meaning carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

7. Some seafood is high in healthy omega 3 oils

8. What is TRUE of food waste and overpopulation?

9. 10% reduction in total body weight has consistently been shown to improve health and decrease risk.

10. Foods that require freezing, preservation techniques, or immediate use are called:

11. How is the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) commonly used?

12. Pests, drought, flood

13. reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet

14. What is TRUE of botulism?

15. Foods are likely appropriate for consistent inclusion on a weight reduction plan?

16. Buying frozen meals

17. What nutrient reduces the risk of neural tube defects?

18. When teaching kindergarteners (5-6 yrs old) about choosemyplate, what would be appropriate educational strategy be?

19. The uneasy or painful sensation caused by lack of food.

20. Health risks clearly Increased with BMI?

21. Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk.

22. Recognizes medical and dietary risks to women and children -A program funded by the federal government that provides nutrition education and food vouchers to pregnant and lactating women and their young children.

23. What is False about breastfeeding?

24. Deficiency in Iodine

25. Best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy protein in a vegetarian diet