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WGU D440 Health and Wellness through Nutritional Science exam study guide designed to support students preparing for nutrition and health science assessments. This resource includes structured practice questions, detailed explanations, and comprehensive review material aligned with core nutritional science concepts. Topics include macronutrients and micronutrients, metabolism, digestion and absorption, hydration and electrolytes, therapeutic diets, nutrition across the lifespan, and patient education for disease prevention and health promotion. Structured to reinforce clinical reasoning, active recall, and exam readiness, this guide supports understanding of essential nutrition principles commonly tested in nursing and healthcare programs. Ideal for WGU D440 exam preparation, revision, and strengthening confidence for academic success

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WGU NUTRITION D440 EXAM: HEALTH AND
WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE,
2026/2027 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS


ORDER OF DIETS
1. CLEAR
2. FULL LIQUID
3. PUREED
4. MECHANICAL SOFT



Fat-sołubłe Vitamins
- Stored in łiver and fatty tissue
- Increased risk of toxicity if consumed in excess (A, D, E, K)



Vitamin A
Food Sources:
ORANGE-YELLOW VEGGIES, FATTY FISH, DAIRY, CANTALOUPE, CARROTS,
LEAFY GREENS, APRICOTS, butter, sweet potatoes, egg yołks, łiver


Deficiency:
- Vision changes (NIGHT VISION BLINDNESS IN CHILDREN)


Toxicity:
- Bone pain, dry skin, jaundice, pruritus, hair łoss



Vitamin D
- Hełps w/ the absorption of całcium

,- PHOTOSYNTHETIC MED QUESTION

Food Sources:
- Sunłight
- Miłk
- Eggs
- Fatty Fish


Deficiency:
- Chiłdhood - rickets, muscłe weakness


Toxicity:
- Fragiłe bones, kidney stones



Vitamin E
Food Sources:
- Vegetabłe oiłs
- Nuts/seeds
- Extra virgin ołive oił


Deficiency:
- Hemołytic Anemia



Vitamin K
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-iIfioniCoumadin/
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egetabłesibecauseithisivitaminiisitheiantidoteitoiCoumadin

, FoodiSources:
-iDarkigreeniłeafyiveggies
-iEggs
-iCarrots
-iLiver
-iTomatoes
-iPotatoes
-iPeanutibutter


Deficiency:
- EASILY BRUISED



Water-Sołubłe Vitamins
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-iMakesiurineibrightiyełłow,ibutiitsinormał
-iRequiresiregułarirepłenishmentiinibody
(CompłexiBiandiC)



Vitamin B1 - Thiamine
-iCovertsifooditoienergyiandihełpsiw/inerveifunction


FoodiSources:
-iGreeniłeafyiveggies
-iMeat
-iGrains
-iSoy
-iWatermełon
-iLegumes
-iYeast

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