WGU NUTRITION D440 EXAM 4 2026 FINAL
ASSESSMENT PAPER HUMAN NUTRITION
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ What can happen with excess intake of fat-soluble vitamins?
Answer: Excess intake can lead to toxicity because they can be
stored in the body.
◉ Which food choice enhances iron absorption for a client with iron
deficiency anemia? Answer: Orange juice enhances iron absorption
due to its vitamin C content.
◉ What items are appropriate for a clear liquid diet? Answer:
Bouillon, clear fruit juices without pulp, and gelatin are appropriate
for a clear liquid diet.
◉ What is the indication for enteral nutrition? Answer: Enteral
nutrition is indicated when oral intake is not meeting estimated
nutrient needs but the GI tract is functional.
◉ What dietary recommendation should be emphasized for a client
with diabetes mellitus? Answer: Consume a consistent amount of
carbohydrates each day.
,◉ What condition results from a deficiency in Vitamin C? Answer:
Scurvy, characterized by swollen, bleeding gums and poor wound
healing.
◉ What dietary modifications are expected for a client with chronic
kidney disease not on dialysis? Answer: Fluid restriction, low
sodium intake, and low phosphorus intake are expected dietary
modifications.
◉ Why should high glycemic index foods be avoided in diabetes
management? Answer: They raise blood glucose levels rapidly.
◉ What is the protein intake recommendation for clients with
chronic kidney disease? Answer: Controlled amounts of protein,
typically 0.6-0.8 g/kg/day.
◉ What is the role of vitamin C in iron absorption? Answer: Vitamin
C enhances the absorption of iron when consumed together.
◉ What types of liquids are excluded from a clear liquid diet?
Answer: Opaque liquids such as plain ice cream and milk are
excluded.
, ◉ What is the primary goal of a carbohydrate-consistent diet for
diabetes? Answer: To maintain a consistent intake of carbohydrates,
fats, and proteins each day.
◉ What is the recommended sodium intake for a renal diet in CKD?
Answer: Sodium intake is typically restricted to 2 grams per day.
◉ What is the significance of a high risk for aspiration in enteral
nutrition? Answer: It may influence the type of enteral tube used,
but does not negate the indication for enteral nutrition.
◉ What are the symptoms of scurvy? Answer: Swollen, bleeding
gums and poor wound healing.
◉ How does calcium intake affect iron absorption? Answer: Calcium
can decrease iron absorption when consumed concurrently.
◉ What are the characteristics of a clear liquid diet? Answer: Items
must be transparent to light and easily digested.
◉ What is the potassium intake recommendation for clients with
chronic kidney disease? Answer: Potassium intake is typically
restricted to less than 2.4 g/day.
ASSESSMENT PAPER HUMAN NUTRITION
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ What can happen with excess intake of fat-soluble vitamins?
Answer: Excess intake can lead to toxicity because they can be
stored in the body.
◉ Which food choice enhances iron absorption for a client with iron
deficiency anemia? Answer: Orange juice enhances iron absorption
due to its vitamin C content.
◉ What items are appropriate for a clear liquid diet? Answer:
Bouillon, clear fruit juices without pulp, and gelatin are appropriate
for a clear liquid diet.
◉ What is the indication for enteral nutrition? Answer: Enteral
nutrition is indicated when oral intake is not meeting estimated
nutrient needs but the GI tract is functional.
◉ What dietary recommendation should be emphasized for a client
with diabetes mellitus? Answer: Consume a consistent amount of
carbohydrates each day.
,◉ What condition results from a deficiency in Vitamin C? Answer:
Scurvy, characterized by swollen, bleeding gums and poor wound
healing.
◉ What dietary modifications are expected for a client with chronic
kidney disease not on dialysis? Answer: Fluid restriction, low
sodium intake, and low phosphorus intake are expected dietary
modifications.
◉ Why should high glycemic index foods be avoided in diabetes
management? Answer: They raise blood glucose levels rapidly.
◉ What is the protein intake recommendation for clients with
chronic kidney disease? Answer: Controlled amounts of protein,
typically 0.6-0.8 g/kg/day.
◉ What is the role of vitamin C in iron absorption? Answer: Vitamin
C enhances the absorption of iron when consumed together.
◉ What types of liquids are excluded from a clear liquid diet?
Answer: Opaque liquids such as plain ice cream and milk are
excluded.
, ◉ What is the primary goal of a carbohydrate-consistent diet for
diabetes? Answer: To maintain a consistent intake of carbohydrates,
fats, and proteins each day.
◉ What is the recommended sodium intake for a renal diet in CKD?
Answer: Sodium intake is typically restricted to 2 grams per day.
◉ What is the significance of a high risk for aspiration in enteral
nutrition? Answer: It may influence the type of enteral tube used,
but does not negate the indication for enteral nutrition.
◉ What are the symptoms of scurvy? Answer: Swollen, bleeding
gums and poor wound healing.
◉ How does calcium intake affect iron absorption? Answer: Calcium
can decrease iron absorption when consumed concurrently.
◉ What are the characteristics of a clear liquid diet? Answer: Items
must be transparent to light and easily digested.
◉ What is the potassium intake recommendation for clients with
chronic kidney disease? Answer: Potassium intake is typically
restricted to less than 2.4 g/day.
