WGU D440 HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, EXAM STUDY GUIDE:
2026/2027 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is the first thing you should do when treating anemia?
Correct the underlying cause
What is the diet for Iron deficiency?
increase iron-rich foods: iron-fortified foods, breads, and cereals.
Who is at risk for iron deficiency?
toddlers
What deficiencies are people with celiac disease at risk for?
deficiency in calcium, iron, fiber, B vitamins
Cholecystitis diet.
small frequent meals, decrease fat (usually causes flare-up). Once
gallbladder is removed, it may need to limit fats.
Hepatitis diet protein
1.0-1.2 g/day
,hepatitis carbs
about 50%
hepatitis fats
fat 30%
Hepatitis sodium
sodium: 2mg
Cirrhosis Protein
0.8-1.2 (based on sensitivity)
Cirrhosis carbs
about 50%
Cirrhosis fats
30%.
Causesiofidysphagia
is a fairly common problem arising from many causes, including stroke,
aging, developmental disabilities, and nervous system diseases.
Dysphagia diet
,Thiniliquidsiareitheimostidifficultifoodiformitoiswallow.iDependingionitheileve
liofidysphagia,iliquidsimayineeditoibeithickened.iThickeningiagentsiincludeib
abyirice,icommerciallyipreparedithickeners,ipotatoiflakes,iorimashedipotato
es.iLevelsiofithicknessiincludeithicki(yogurtioripuddingiconsistency)iandimed
iumithicki(nectariconsistency).
Which dietary modifications would you possibly see this in anemia?
Excessive cow’s milk intake (>24 oz/day) in children, malnutrition, Vegan,
Vegetarian
How do you treat anorexia due to chemotherapy?
Consumeismall,ifrequent,ihigh-
calorieimealsiandisnacksi(regardlessiofihunger)
Addiextraiproteiniandicaloriesitoifooditoigetitheimostioutiofieachibite
Chooseifoodsithatiappealitoitheisenseiofismell
Experimentiwithidifferentifoods
Prepareiandistoreismalliportionsiofifavoriteifoodsiforireadyiaccess
Arrangeiforihelpiwithipurchasingiandipreparingifoodiandimeals
Performifrequentimouthicareitoirelieveisymptomsianditoidecreaseiaftertaste
s
Participateiiniphysicaliactivity,iwhenipossible,itoiincreaseiappetite
, Low carb diet
Decreasesitheibody’sicapacityiforiwork,iwhichiintensifiesioveritime.iPhysicall
yiactiveiindividualsionilow-
carbidietsiareisusceptibleitoifatigue,iketoacidosis,iandidehydration.
Which foods should you avoid with celiac disease?
Avoid Rhye, Oats, Wheat (ROW), barley
Where is Avoid Rhye, Oats, Wheat (ROW), barley found?
Iceicream,imaltedimilk,ipreparedipuddings,igrainsianythingiincludingimadeif
romiwheat,irye,ioats,ioribarley,isuchiasibreads,irolls,icookies,icakes,icrackers
,icereal,ispaghetti,imacaroniinoodles,ibeer,iandiale.
cirrhosis diet
Small, frequent meals, low-fat diet (for patients with steatorrhea[increase
in fat secretion in stool]), Vitamin and mineral supplementation to prevent
further complications (Vitamins A, D, E, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium,
Selenium, Thiamin, Folate)
CKD diet
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, EXAM STUDY GUIDE:
2026/2027 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is the first thing you should do when treating anemia?
Correct the underlying cause
What is the diet for Iron deficiency?
increase iron-rich foods: iron-fortified foods, breads, and cereals.
Who is at risk for iron deficiency?
toddlers
What deficiencies are people with celiac disease at risk for?
deficiency in calcium, iron, fiber, B vitamins
Cholecystitis diet.
small frequent meals, decrease fat (usually causes flare-up). Once
gallbladder is removed, it may need to limit fats.
Hepatitis diet protein
1.0-1.2 g/day
,hepatitis carbs
about 50%
hepatitis fats
fat 30%
Hepatitis sodium
sodium: 2mg
Cirrhosis Protein
0.8-1.2 (based on sensitivity)
Cirrhosis carbs
about 50%
Cirrhosis fats
30%.
Causesiofidysphagia
is a fairly common problem arising from many causes, including stroke,
aging, developmental disabilities, and nervous system diseases.
Dysphagia diet
,Thiniliquidsiareitheimostidifficultifoodiformitoiswallow.iDependingionitheileve
liofidysphagia,iliquidsimayineeditoibeithickened.iThickeningiagentsiincludeib
abyirice,icommerciallyipreparedithickeners,ipotatoiflakes,iorimashedipotato
es.iLevelsiofithicknessiincludeithicki(yogurtioripuddingiconsistency)iandimed
iumithicki(nectariconsistency).
Which dietary modifications would you possibly see this in anemia?
Excessive cow’s milk intake (>24 oz/day) in children, malnutrition, Vegan,
Vegetarian
How do you treat anorexia due to chemotherapy?
Consumeismall,ifrequent,ihigh-
calorieimealsiandisnacksi(regardlessiofihunger)
Addiextraiproteiniandicaloriesitoifooditoigetitheimostioutiofieachibite
Chooseifoodsithatiappealitoitheisenseiofismell
Experimentiwithidifferentifoods
Prepareiandistoreismalliportionsiofifavoriteifoodsiforireadyiaccess
Arrangeiforihelpiwithipurchasingiandipreparingifoodiandimeals
Performifrequentimouthicareitoirelieveisymptomsianditoidecreaseiaftertaste
s
Participateiiniphysicaliactivity,iwhenipossible,itoiincreaseiappetite
, Low carb diet
Decreasesitheibody’sicapacityiforiwork,iwhichiintensifiesioveritime.iPhysicall
yiactiveiindividualsionilow-
carbidietsiareisusceptibleitoifatigue,iketoacidosis,iandidehydration.
Which foods should you avoid with celiac disease?
Avoid Rhye, Oats, Wheat (ROW), barley
Where is Avoid Rhye, Oats, Wheat (ROW), barley found?
Iceicream,imaltedimilk,ipreparedipuddings,igrainsianythingiincludingimadeif
romiwheat,irye,ioats,ioribarley,isuchiasibreads,irolls,icookies,icakes,icrackers
,icereal,ispaghetti,imacaroniinoodles,ibeer,iandiale.
cirrhosis diet
Small, frequent meals, low-fat diet (for patients with steatorrhea[increase
in fat secretion in stool]), Vitamin and mineral supplementation to prevent
further complications (Vitamins A, D, E, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium,
Selenium, Thiamin, Folate)
CKD diet
