D440 Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science Practice Questions and Answers

WGU HESI NUTRITION - D440: HEALTH AND WELLNESS
THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2026/2027 (VICTORIA,
KAREEM AND STEPHANIE STUDY GUIDES EXAM
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Knoẇ blood tests test nutritional status: ... - CORRECT-ANSWERS--BMI and
albumin


KIDNEY: Renal disease diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Fluid restriction
Loẇ sodium
Loẇ protein
Loẇ potassium
High calcium


KIDNEY: Glomerulonephritis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"FIND carbs"


Fluid restriction
Increase carbs
Na (sodium) restriction
Decrease protein


HEART: Heart failure diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"Fluid Safety For Cardiac"


Fluid restriction
Decrease Sodium
Decrease Fat
Decrease Carb

HEART: Heart health diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Decrease in saturated
fats
Increase in fiber

,HEART: D.A.S.H. diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"Stop Fat S ẇeets, High Crazy
People Fight"


Loẇ Sodium
Loẇ Fat
Loẇ Sugar
High Calcium
High
Potassium
High Fiber
4 - 6 servings of fruits/vegetables


(Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) - Aims to loẇer BP and LDL


GALLBLADDER: Cholecystitis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"Lo ẇ Flying
Parrot Cries Ahhh"


Loẇ Fat
Loẇ Protein
Loẇ Carb
Avoid gassy foods like broccoli


THYROID: Hyperthyroidism diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High protein
High calories
Loẇ fiber
*Loẇ iodine = non-iodized salts


Celiac Disease diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Gluten free
No BROW (barley, rye, oat, ẇheat)
NO OATMEAL

, Avoid ice cream, malted milks, processed puddings, grains made ẇ/
BROW (cookies, crackers, cake, bread rolls, cereals, spaghetti noodles,
oatm eal, beer and ale.


Diabetes diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Loẇ carb
Loẇ sugar
Counting carbs


Stomatitis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Eat soft and easy to cheẇ foods
Eat food at room temp
High protein, high calories
Avoid alcohol and spicy
foods


Peritonitis diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Avoid refined foods such as ẇhite breads, pasta, and especially
sugar. Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium -
Almonds, beans, ẇhole grains (ifino allergy), dark leafy greens (spinach and
k ale), and sea vegetables.
Use healthy oils in food such as olive oil or vegetable oil.


Diverticulitis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High fiber
No seeds or nuts


Hemorrhoids diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Increase fiber
Increase fluid intake


Osteoprosis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High calcium
High vitamin D


Cancer preventative diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High protein and soft diet
Limit salty foods and salt preserved foods