WGU D440 Final Exam (New 2025/ 2026 Update) Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science Review | Questions and Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Elaborations)

WGU D440 Final Exam (New 2025/ 2026 Update)
Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science
Review | Questions and Answers | Grade A| 100%
Correct (Verified Elaborations)
Underweight

BMI under 18.5
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18.5-24.9
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Overweight

25-29.9
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Obese

BMI over 30
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BMI > 35
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Calculate BMI M




weight (kg) / height (m^2)
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weight management strategies and actions
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Management of the eating behavior (food diary, where why, how, and how much)
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Promoting physical activity to increase energy output
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Pursuit of emotional (stress), social, and psychologic health
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Define problem behavior
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Record and Analyze Baseline Behavior
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Plan a Behavior Management Strategy
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How do we assess nutritional status?
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Physical appearance (health of eyes and
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anthropometric measurements (weight, body composition)
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biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status)
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What is recommended for an infant diet during the first year of life?
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Breastfeed for at least the first full year of life, and supplement with a vitamin K shot at birth and
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daily vitamin D drops
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What is recommended for a child who is not breastfeeding?
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Use iron-fortified formula for any infant who is not breastfeeding
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What age should water and juice be avoided?
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Water and juice are unnecessary for the breastfed infants during the first 6 months of life
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When should you introduce cow's milk?
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at the end of the first year. Provide whole milk, not reduced-fat or fat-free milk, until 2 years of
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What allergens should be avoided as first solid foods?
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wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts
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What should you not give a child under one year of age to avoid botulism toxicity?
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Honey and corn syrup
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Which foods should be avoided until children are older because they are a choking hazard?
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hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries, peanut butter, and round candy
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What are the energy needs of an infant?
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80-120 calories per kg of body weight
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What protein source do babies need the first 6 months of life?
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breastmilk
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What protein sources do babies need after 6 months of life?
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Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products
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What percent of daily calories are recommended for carbohydrates?
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45-65%
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What percent of daily calories are recommended for fats?
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20-35%
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What percent of daily calories are recommended for proteins?
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10-35%
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