WGU C787 NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY
EXAM SCRIPT 140 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is the smallest percentage of weight loss that has
consistently shown to improve health and prevent weight-related
health problems?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 25%
d. 30% Answer: a. 10%
◉ Which fat should be avoided in a plan for healthy eating?
a. Omega-3 fatty acids
b. Trans fats
,c. Monounsaturated fats
d.Polyunsaturated fats Answer: b. Trans fats
◉ What is not a risk of malnutrition in adolescents?
a. Stunting of linear growth
b. Cognitive developmental delays
c. Lowered bone acquisition
d. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Answer: d. Juvenile rheumatoid
arthritis
◉ A nurse evaluates a patient's understanding about lifestyle
modifications to control hypertension.
Which statement made by the patient would indicate the need for
further instruction?
,a. "I will reduce my sodium intake."
b. "I will start walking every day."
c. "I will keep fat intake below 40%."
d. "I will keep my BMI under 25 kg/m 2." Answer: c. "I will keep fat
intake below 40%."
◉ A nurse evaluates a patient's understanding about lifestyle
modifications to control hypertension.
Which two statements from the patient would indicate the
education was effective?
Choose 2 answers
a. "I will decrease my daily sodium to 1,600 mg."
b. "I will walk briskly for 30 minutes most days."
c. "I will maintain my fat intake at 40%."
, d. "I will keep my BMI at 30 to 35 kg/m 2." Answer: a. "I will
decrease my daily sodium to 1,600 mg."
b. "I will walk briskly for 30 minutes most days."
◉ Why should physical activity be increased slowly for a sedentary
patient?
Choose 2 answers
a. To decrease the stress on the patient's heart
b. To give the patient time to learn to like the activity
c. To help prevent failure with the activity
d. To help the patient burn more calories Answer: c. To help prevent
failure with the activity
d. To help the patient burn more calories
EXAM SCRIPT 140 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is the smallest percentage of weight loss that has
consistently shown to improve health and prevent weight-related
health problems?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 25%
d. 30% Answer: a. 10%
◉ Which fat should be avoided in a plan for healthy eating?
a. Omega-3 fatty acids
b. Trans fats
,c. Monounsaturated fats
d.Polyunsaturated fats Answer: b. Trans fats
◉ What is not a risk of malnutrition in adolescents?
a. Stunting of linear growth
b. Cognitive developmental delays
c. Lowered bone acquisition
d. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Answer: d. Juvenile rheumatoid
arthritis
◉ A nurse evaluates a patient's understanding about lifestyle
modifications to control hypertension.
Which statement made by the patient would indicate the need for
further instruction?
,a. "I will reduce my sodium intake."
b. "I will start walking every day."
c. "I will keep fat intake below 40%."
d. "I will keep my BMI under 25 kg/m 2." Answer: c. "I will keep fat
intake below 40%."
◉ A nurse evaluates a patient's understanding about lifestyle
modifications to control hypertension.
Which two statements from the patient would indicate the
education was effective?
Choose 2 answers
a. "I will decrease my daily sodium to 1,600 mg."
b. "I will walk briskly for 30 minutes most days."
c. "I will maintain my fat intake at 40%."
, d. "I will keep my BMI at 30 to 35 kg/m 2." Answer: a. "I will
decrease my daily sodium to 1,600 mg."
b. "I will walk briskly for 30 minutes most days."
◉ Why should physical activity be increased slowly for a sedentary
patient?
Choose 2 answers
a. To decrease the stress on the patient's heart
b. To give the patient time to learn to like the activity
c. To help prevent failure with the activity
d. To help the patient burn more calories Answer: c. To help prevent
failure with the activity
d. To help the patient burn more calories
