WGU D440 Nutrition Study Guide
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1. The albumin level should be _____ - _____. 3.5-5
2. _____ is a marker for malnutrition, kidney or liver dis- Albumin
ease.
3. A patient who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will nutrition deficiency
always be the most at risk for _____ _____.
4. A patient who is _____ would need more water as they breastfeeding
are at risk for dehydration.
5. A patient who lost their dentures would be on a ______ mechanical soft
_____.
6. An athlete/athletic patient complains about leg low calcium
cramps due to _____ _____. A nurse should offer them
high calcium foods such as broccoli and cheese.
7. Nutrient dense foods contain lots of _____ and _____ vitamins, minerals
relative to the number of calories.
8. Folic acid is found in _____. YOGURT; Leafy green veg-
etables and legumes,
seeds, orange juice, and
liver; now added to most
refined grains.
9. 1 oz = _____ mL 30 mL
10. 1 cup = _____ oz 8 oz
1 cup = _____ mL 240 mL
11. 1 glass = _____ oz 6 oz
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12. Intake (I) - Output (O) _____ _____. fluid balance
13. The BMI for someone who is underweight is _____ or 18.5
below.
14. The BMI for someone who is normal weight is _____ - 18.5-24.9
_____.
15. The BMI for someone who is overweight is _____ - _____. 25-29.9
16. The BMI for someone who is obese is _____ or above. 30
17. Fat has _____ kilocalories per gram. 9
18. Carbohydrates have _____ kilocalories per gram. 4
19. Protein has _____ kilocalories per gram. 4
20. Glomerulonephritis is caused by untreated _____ strep throat
_____.
*Glomerulonephritis is inflammation and damage to
the filtering part of the kidneys (glomerulus).*
21. A _____ diet consists of: Glomerulonephritis
- fluid restriction
- sodium restriction
- decrease protein
- increase carbohydrates (carbohydrates provide en-
ergy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
22. ______ _____ is a condition in which the kidneys stop Renal disease
working and are not able to remove waste and extra
water from the blood or keep chemicals in balance.
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23. A _____ _____ diet consists of: renal disease
- fluid restriction
- low sodium
- low protein
- low potassium
- high calcium
24. A _____ ______ _____ (UTI) diet consists of: Urinary Tract Infection
- cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and other
berries
- probiotics (yogurt)
- avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation
such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and smoking
25. _____ with a UTI need to drink sugar-free cranberry Diabetics
juice.
26. A _____ _____ diet consists of: heart failure
- fluid restriction (spread fluids out throughout the day
& suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
- decrease sodium
- decrease fat
- decrease cholesterol
27. A _____ _____ diet consists of: heart health
- decrease in saturated fats
- increase in fiber
28. D.AS.H
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A _____ (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet
aims to lower BP (blood pressure) and LDL (low-densi-
ty lipoprotein, bad cholesterol).
29. A _____ diet consists of: D.A.S.H
- low sodium
- low fat
- low sugar
- high calcium
- high potassium
- high fiber
30. A _____ diet consists of 4-6 servings of fruits and veg- D.A.S.H
etables.
31. _____ _____ is a illness caused by immune reaction to Celiac disease
eating gluten.
32. A _____ _____ diet consists of: celiac disease
- gluten free
- no BROW (barley, rye, oatmeal and wheat)
- no OATMEAL
- avoid ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings,
grains that are made with BROW such as bread rolls,
cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti noodles,
oatmeal, beer and ale
33. _____ is inflammation of the oral mucuos lining of the Stomatitis
mouth.
34. A _____ diet consists of: Stomatitis
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1. The albumin level should be _____ - _____. 3.5-5
2. _____ is a marker for malnutrition, kidney or liver dis- Albumin
ease.
3. A patient who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will nutrition deficiency
always be the most at risk for _____ _____.
4. A patient who is _____ would need more water as they breastfeeding
are at risk for dehydration.
5. A patient who lost their dentures would be on a ______ mechanical soft
_____.
6. An athlete/athletic patient complains about leg low calcium
cramps due to _____ _____. A nurse should offer them
high calcium foods such as broccoli and cheese.
7. Nutrient dense foods contain lots of _____ and _____ vitamins, minerals
relative to the number of calories.
8. Folic acid is found in _____. YOGURT; Leafy green veg-
etables and legumes,
seeds, orange juice, and
liver; now added to most
refined grains.
9. 1 oz = _____ mL 30 mL
10. 1 cup = _____ oz 8 oz
1 cup = _____ mL 240 mL
11. 1 glass = _____ oz 6 oz
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12. Intake (I) - Output (O) _____ _____. fluid balance
13. The BMI for someone who is underweight is _____ or 18.5
below.
14. The BMI for someone who is normal weight is _____ - 18.5-24.9
_____.
15. The BMI for someone who is overweight is _____ - _____. 25-29.9
16. The BMI for someone who is obese is _____ or above. 30
17. Fat has _____ kilocalories per gram. 9
18. Carbohydrates have _____ kilocalories per gram. 4
19. Protein has _____ kilocalories per gram. 4
20. Glomerulonephritis is caused by untreated _____ strep throat
_____.
*Glomerulonephritis is inflammation and damage to
the filtering part of the kidneys (glomerulus).*
21. A _____ diet consists of: Glomerulonephritis
- fluid restriction
- sodium restriction
- decrease protein
- increase carbohydrates (carbohydrates provide en-
ergy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
22. ______ _____ is a condition in which the kidneys stop Renal disease
working and are not able to remove waste and extra
water from the blood or keep chemicals in balance.
, WGU D440 Nutrition Study Guide
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23. A _____ _____ diet consists of: renal disease
- fluid restriction
- low sodium
- low protein
- low potassium
- high calcium
24. A _____ ______ _____ (UTI) diet consists of: Urinary Tract Infection
- cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and other
berries
- probiotics (yogurt)
- avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation
such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and smoking
25. _____ with a UTI need to drink sugar-free cranberry Diabetics
juice.
26. A _____ _____ diet consists of: heart failure
- fluid restriction (spread fluids out throughout the day
& suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
- decrease sodium
- decrease fat
- decrease cholesterol
27. A _____ _____ diet consists of: heart health
- decrease in saturated fats
- increase in fiber
28. D.AS.H
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_h7ndvq
A _____ (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet
aims to lower BP (blood pressure) and LDL (low-densi-
ty lipoprotein, bad cholesterol).
29. A _____ diet consists of: D.A.S.H
- low sodium
- low fat
- low sugar
- high calcium
- high potassium
- high fiber
30. A _____ diet consists of 4-6 servings of fruits and veg- D.A.S.H
etables.
31. _____ _____ is a illness caused by immune reaction to Celiac disease
eating gluten.
32. A _____ _____ diet consists of: celiac disease
- gluten free
- no BROW (barley, rye, oatmeal and wheat)
- no OATMEAL
- avoid ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings,
grains that are made with BROW such as bread rolls,
cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti noodles,
oatmeal, beer and ale
33. _____ is inflammation of the oral mucuos lining of the Stomatitis
mouth.
34. A _____ diet consists of: Stomatitis
