WGU D440 HESI Nutrition Exam Questions and
Correct Answers (100% Verified) Latest Update
2026/2027 | Graded A+.
What two work together? - correct-answer-Calcium and vitamin D
Calcium deficiency can cause what? - correct-answer-Rickets, osteoporosis,
chvostek's sign, trousseau's sign
Foods high in calcium - correct-answer-Milk and milk products, orange juice,
salmon, sardines, soybeans, tofu, collard greens, beets, kale, broccoli, cream of
wheat
,Food sources of phosphorous - correct-answer-High protein food like milk,
yogurt, cheese, eggs, meat, and fish
Food sources of magnesium - correct-answer-Nuts, soybeans, legumes, whole
grains, cocoa, spinach, oats
Low Sodium (Hyponatremia) is seen in patients with - correct-answer-Kidney
disease, adrenal crisis, heart failure, diuretics
,Avoid what while increasing sodium? - correct-answer-k+ foods
Foods high in sodium - correct-answer-Processed foods, fast food, junk, packaged
food, and dressing and condiments
What increases iron absorption? - correct-answer-Vitamin C
High sodium= - correct-answer-Low potassium
Food sources of potassium - correct-answer-Bananas, oranges, dried prunes, sweet
potatoes, spinach, avocado, raisins, milk, yogurt, beans, clams, halibut and kidney
beans
, Sources of iron - correct-answer-Liver, pork, chicken, beef, enriched grains, dark
green leafy veg, oysters, soybeans, tofu, molasses
Iodine deficiencies are - correct-answer-Goiter, cretinism, and hypothyroidism
Sources of iodine - correct-answer-Seafood, seaweed, shellfish and table salt
Food sources of zinc - correct-answer-Seafood, lobsters, oysters, crabs, meat,
yogurt, soybeans, legumes, whole grains
Correct Answers (100% Verified) Latest Update
2026/2027 | Graded A+.
What two work together? - correct-answer-Calcium and vitamin D
Calcium deficiency can cause what? - correct-answer-Rickets, osteoporosis,
chvostek's sign, trousseau's sign
Foods high in calcium - correct-answer-Milk and milk products, orange juice,
salmon, sardines, soybeans, tofu, collard greens, beets, kale, broccoli, cream of
wheat
,Food sources of phosphorous - correct-answer-High protein food like milk,
yogurt, cheese, eggs, meat, and fish
Food sources of magnesium - correct-answer-Nuts, soybeans, legumes, whole
grains, cocoa, spinach, oats
Low Sodium (Hyponatremia) is seen in patients with - correct-answer-Kidney
disease, adrenal crisis, heart failure, diuretics
,Avoid what while increasing sodium? - correct-answer-k+ foods
Foods high in sodium - correct-answer-Processed foods, fast food, junk, packaged
food, and dressing and condiments
What increases iron absorption? - correct-answer-Vitamin C
High sodium= - correct-answer-Low potassium
Food sources of potassium - correct-answer-Bananas, oranges, dried prunes, sweet
potatoes, spinach, avocado, raisins, milk, yogurt, beans, clams, halibut and kidney
beans
, Sources of iron - correct-answer-Liver, pork, chicken, beef, enriched grains, dark
green leafy veg, oysters, soybeans, tofu, molasses
Iodine deficiencies are - correct-answer-Goiter, cretinism, and hypothyroidism
Sources of iodine - correct-answer-Seafood, seaweed, shellfish and table salt
Food sources of zinc - correct-answer-Seafood, lobsters, oysters, crabs, meat,
yogurt, soybeans, legumes, whole grains
