WGU C787 NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY
2026 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED HACCP PRINCIPLES
CONTAMINATION CONTROL AND DIETARY
SAFETY BREAKDOWN FULL REVIEW
◉ Which two patients have effectively reduced their risk of
complications associated with overweight or obesity after
implementing a diet and exercise program?
Choose 2 answers
a. A patient with initial weight: 342 pounds (155 kg); weight lost: 10
pounds (4.5 kg)
b. A patient with initial weight: 295 pounds (134 kg); weight lost: 6
pounds (2.7 kg)
c. A patient with initial weight: 180 pounds (81 kg); weight lost: 18
pounds (8.1 kg)
,d. A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50
pounds (22 kg) Answer: c. A patient with initial weight: 180 pounds
(81 kg); weight lost: 18 pounds (8.1 kg)
d. A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50
pounds (22 kg)
◉ A nurse is evaluating a 12-year-old patient who has a body mass
index (BMI) of 32 kg/m 2 and his family.
Which two parental statements indicate a behavior linked to
childhood obesity?
Choose 2 answers
a. "We give our child a cookie during stressful situations."
b. "We plan for our family to eat most meals together."
c. "Our culture expects children to eat a variety of foods."
d. "Our child is expected to study, limiting time for exercise." Answer:
a. "We give our child a cookie during stressful situations."
,d. "Our child is expected to study, limiting time for exercise."
◉ A middle school nurse is developing a program to help students
control or prevent obesity.
Which two approaches will promote long-term student success?
Choose 2 answers
a. Talk with the students daily about dieting to lose weight.
b. Encourage students to critique media messages about food.
c. Focus praise on students who maintain exercise programs.
d. Avoid using food as a reward for students' accomplishments.
Answer: b. Encourage students to critique media messages about
food.
d. Avoid using food as a reward for students' accomplishments.
, ◉ A nurse is teaching a group of patients about methods to modify
eating habits to promote weight management.
Which two patient statements indicate successful learning?
Choose 2 answers
a. "When I want food, I ask myself, 'Am I hungry?'"
b. "Our family meets at a restaurant for a weekly dinner."
c. "I eat in my car so I limit the time I spend at meals."
d. "I have five small meals to sustain my energy level." Answer: a.
"When I want food, I ask myself, 'Am I hungry?'"
d. "I have five small meals to sustain my energy level."
◉ What is the smallest percentage of weight loss that has
consistently shown to improve health and prevent weight-related
health problems?
a. 10%
2026 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED HACCP PRINCIPLES
CONTAMINATION CONTROL AND DIETARY
SAFETY BREAKDOWN FULL REVIEW
◉ Which two patients have effectively reduced their risk of
complications associated with overweight or obesity after
implementing a diet and exercise program?
Choose 2 answers
a. A patient with initial weight: 342 pounds (155 kg); weight lost: 10
pounds (4.5 kg)
b. A patient with initial weight: 295 pounds (134 kg); weight lost: 6
pounds (2.7 kg)
c. A patient with initial weight: 180 pounds (81 kg); weight lost: 18
pounds (8.1 kg)
,d. A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50
pounds (22 kg) Answer: c. A patient with initial weight: 180 pounds
(81 kg); weight lost: 18 pounds (8.1 kg)
d. A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50
pounds (22 kg)
◉ A nurse is evaluating a 12-year-old patient who has a body mass
index (BMI) of 32 kg/m 2 and his family.
Which two parental statements indicate a behavior linked to
childhood obesity?
Choose 2 answers
a. "We give our child a cookie during stressful situations."
b. "We plan for our family to eat most meals together."
c. "Our culture expects children to eat a variety of foods."
d. "Our child is expected to study, limiting time for exercise." Answer:
a. "We give our child a cookie during stressful situations."
,d. "Our child is expected to study, limiting time for exercise."
◉ A middle school nurse is developing a program to help students
control or prevent obesity.
Which two approaches will promote long-term student success?
Choose 2 answers
a. Talk with the students daily about dieting to lose weight.
b. Encourage students to critique media messages about food.
c. Focus praise on students who maintain exercise programs.
d. Avoid using food as a reward for students' accomplishments.
Answer: b. Encourage students to critique media messages about
food.
d. Avoid using food as a reward for students' accomplishments.
, ◉ A nurse is teaching a group of patients about methods to modify
eating habits to promote weight management.
Which two patient statements indicate successful learning?
Choose 2 answers
a. "When I want food, I ask myself, 'Am I hungry?'"
b. "Our family meets at a restaurant for a weekly dinner."
c. "I eat in my car so I limit the time I spend at meals."
d. "I have five small meals to sustain my energy level." Answer: a.
"When I want food, I ask myself, 'Am I hungry?'"
d. "I have five small meals to sustain my energy level."
◉ What is the smallest percentage of weight loss that has
consistently shown to improve health and prevent weight-related
health problems?
a. 10%
