WGU HESI Nutrition D440 (Victoria, Kareem & Stephanie) –
Exam Questions & Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep
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Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - correct answerBMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ... - correct
answernutrition deficiency.
Which patient would need more water? - correct answer(A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on - correct answermechanical
soft
Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer... - correct
answerbroccoli, cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods. - correct answer???
Folic acid Is found in .... - correct answeryogurt.
1 oz = ? mL - correct answer30 ml
1 cup = ? oz - correct answer8 oz
BMI Ranges: - correct answer18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram - correct answer9
4
4
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease) - correct
answerFluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Renal Disease diet - correct answerfluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low
potassium, high calcium
, Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: - correct answerCranberries, blueberries,
raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and
chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
Heart Failure diet - correct answerFluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day &
suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Heart Health Diet: - correct answerDecrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL - correct answerLow sodium, low fat, high
calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
Celiac Disease diet: - correct answerGluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made from wheat,
rye, oats, or barley, such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti,
macaroni noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth - correct answerSoft
and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and
spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach - correct answerEat foods high in
B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy), dark leafy
greens (spinach and kale), and sea vegetables. Avoid refined foods, such as white
breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or
vegetable oil
Cholecystitis diet: - correct answerlow fat, high fiber and protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.
Diverticulitis: - correct answerHigh fiber, no nuts/seeds
Hemorrhoids diet: - correct answerIncrease fiber and increase fluid intake.
Diabetes diet: - correct answerLow carbs, low sugar, count carbs
What isn't a Refined sugar/carbs: avocado
Hyperthyroidism diet - correct answerHigh protein, High calorie, LOW FIBER
Exam Questions & Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep
PDF | Graded A+
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - correct answerBMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ... - correct
answernutrition deficiency.
Which patient would need more water? - correct answer(A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on - correct answermechanical
soft
Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer... - correct
answerbroccoli, cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods. - correct answer???
Folic acid Is found in .... - correct answeryogurt.
1 oz = ? mL - correct answer30 ml
1 cup = ? oz - correct answer8 oz
BMI Ranges: - correct answer18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram - correct answer9
4
4
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease) - correct
answerFluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Renal Disease diet - correct answerfluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low
potassium, high calcium
, Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: - correct answerCranberries, blueberries,
raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and
chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
Heart Failure diet - correct answerFluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day &
suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Heart Health Diet: - correct answerDecrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL - correct answerLow sodium, low fat, high
calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
Celiac Disease diet: - correct answerGluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made from wheat,
rye, oats, or barley, such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti,
macaroni noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth - correct answerSoft
and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and
spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach - correct answerEat foods high in
B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy), dark leafy
greens (spinach and kale), and sea vegetables. Avoid refined foods, such as white
breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or
vegetable oil
Cholecystitis diet: - correct answerlow fat, high fiber and protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.
Diverticulitis: - correct answerHigh fiber, no nuts/seeds
Hemorrhoids diet: - correct answerIncrease fiber and increase fluid intake.
Diabetes diet: - correct answerLow carbs, low sugar, count carbs
What isn't a Refined sugar/carbs: avocado
Hyperthyroidism diet - correct answerHigh protein, High calorie, LOW FIBER
