DWP 10 - Quiz

WIC improves the dietary intake of pregnant and postpartum women by providing important macro and micronutrients. This 3-day WIC menu met 100% of the DRI for all of the following micronutrients, EXCEPT:

Vitamin D

On average, how many calories does this 3-day WIC menu provide?

2,060 calories

The DRI section of the 3-Day Average report states that saturated fat should make up less than 10% of total calories. What percent of total calories came from saturated fat in this 3-day menu?

8% calories from saturated fat

WIC food packages and nutrition education are the chief means by which WIC affects the dietary habits and qualities of participants. Kimmy went to a "Building Healthy Bones" nutrition class at WIC and learned about various sources of calcium. After Milk, Low Fat, 1% (8 fluid ounces), which food in Day 1 of this WIC menu provides the second highest amount of calcium per serving?

Almonds, Dry Roasted, without Salt Added (0.25 cups)

The WIC program provides special supplemental foods to meet the special nutritional needs of low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 years of age who are at nutritional risk. From the MyPlate Analysis portion of the 3-Day Average report, determine which food group this 3-day WIC menu provides more than 100% goal for.

Fruits

WIC serves low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 years of age who are at nutritional risk. If Kimmy were breastfeeding, her vitamin C nutrient needs would be higher than for non-breastfeeding women (120 vs. 75 mg). Which food in Day 2 of this WIC menu provides the greatest amount of vitamin C?

Grapefruit, Pink or Red (1 cup)

Although this 3-day WIC menu provides a variety of healthy foods, the 3-day sodium average is 2,440 mg, which is higher than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of sodium of 2,300 mg. Of the 3 days, Day 3 contributes the greatest amount of sodium at 3,040 mg per day. Which 3 foods in Day 3 contributed the greatest amount of sodium on that day?

Pizza, Chili, and Burrito

The essential fatty acids omega-6 Linoleic and omega-3 Linolenic acid are polyunsaturated fatty acids that help build cell membranes, fight inflammation, and may help protect against heart disease and stroke. From the Intake vs. Goals section of the 3-Day Average report, determine how the intakes from this 3-Day WIC menu compared to the DRI goals for omega-6 (column is called PFA 18:2, Linoleic) and omega-3 (column is called PFA 18:3, Linolenic) fatty acids.

The 3-Day WIC menu met the intake goals for omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids

Because WIC provides and encourages whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legume intake, the dietary fiber intake of WIC participants is often higher than that of non-participants. How did the dietary fiber intake of this 3-day WIC menu compare to the DRI for dietary fiber?

The 3-day WIC menu provided 9 grams more than the DRI for fiber

Pregnant women who participate in WIC have a greater likelihood of receiving prenatal care, experience fewer infant deaths, and fewer premature births than non-WIC participants. Folic acid (folate/DFE) is an important B vitamin during pregnancy because it helps prevent neural tube defects. Kimmy Royce is not pregnant, but if she were pregnant, her DRI for folic acid (folate/DFE) would go from 400 mcg to 600 mcg folate DFE per day. The average intake from this 3-Day WIC menu would meet her pregnancy folic acid (folate/DFE) needs.

True