C787 HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE WGU (PA) LATEST
2021/2022
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a balanced meal?
a. Whole milk is recommended for the increased calcium and nutrient value
b. Shortening is used instead of soft margarine when preparing food.
c. Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
d. Red meat should be the main protein on your plate throughout the week.
(correct answers)c. Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to start cooking
healthy on a budget?
a. Buy frozen dinners
b. Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
c. Buy fresh vegetables in bulk
d. Buy pre-cut vegetables
(correct answers)b. Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations?
a. Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
b. Adequate Intake (AI)
c. Tolerable upper intake level (UL)
d. Estimated average requirement (EAR)
(correct answers)d. Estimated average requirement (EAR)
,Which statement is appropriate about adequate intake (AI) for infants?
a. Human milk does not supply the adequate intake of nutrients for term infants
b. Adequate intakes of protein have not been established for infants 7 through 12 months of age
c. Infant formula always requires additional sources of nutrient intake
d. Adequate intakes for all nutrients have not been established for infants younger than 7 months
(correct answers)b. Adequate intakes of protein have not been established for infants 7 through 12
months of age
When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120 calories from fat,
is appropriate.
How should the nurse respond?
a. A snack with 240 calories is an appropriate choice
b. This snack would be considered too high in calories
c. This snack would be considered too high in fat
d. It depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack
(correct answers)c. This snack would be considered too high in fat
Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended percent daily value for calcium for a healthy
adolescent girl?
a. 200% of daily value
b. 70% of daily value
c. 130% of daily value
d. 100% of daily value
(correct answers)c. 130% of daily value
A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client with a BMI of 31 kg/m 2, a history of
hypertension, and a low albumin level.
,Which three interventions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
Choose 3 answers
a. Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
d. Limiting the amount of dairy products consumed
e. Choosing foods with 20% or less of the daily value of sodium
f. Decreasing the intake of potassium-rich foods
(correct answers)a. Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic kidney disease?
a. Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
b. Scrambled eggs, bacon, banana, and milk
c. Pancakes and syrup, sausage, strawberries, and orange juice
d. Ham and cheese omelet, potatoes, oranges, and tea (correct answers)a. Oatmeal, whole grain toast,
blueberries, and coffee
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet?
a. Hard-boiled egg
b. White bread
c. Canned vegetables
, d. Cottage cheese
(correct answers)a. Hard-boiled egg
When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a body mass index of 16 kg/m 2.
For which three conditions are the patient at increased risk?
Choose 3 answers
a. Food allergies
b. Infertility
c. Type 2 diabetes
d. Osteoporosis
e. Premature death
f. Coronary artery disease (correct answers)c. Infertility
e. Osteoporosis
f. Premature death
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program for employees. Several
employees have stated goals for the class.
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE WGU (PA) LATEST
2021/2022
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a balanced meal?
a. Whole milk is recommended for the increased calcium and nutrient value
b. Shortening is used instead of soft margarine when preparing food.
c. Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
d. Red meat should be the main protein on your plate throughout the week.
(correct answers)c. Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to start cooking
healthy on a budget?
a. Buy frozen dinners
b. Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
c. Buy fresh vegetables in bulk
d. Buy pre-cut vegetables
(correct answers)b. Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations?
a. Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
b. Adequate Intake (AI)
c. Tolerable upper intake level (UL)
d. Estimated average requirement (EAR)
(correct answers)d. Estimated average requirement (EAR)
,Which statement is appropriate about adequate intake (AI) for infants?
a. Human milk does not supply the adequate intake of nutrients for term infants
b. Adequate intakes of protein have not been established for infants 7 through 12 months of age
c. Infant formula always requires additional sources of nutrient intake
d. Adequate intakes for all nutrients have not been established for infants younger than 7 months
(correct answers)b. Adequate intakes of protein have not been established for infants 7 through 12
months of age
When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120 calories from fat,
is appropriate.
How should the nurse respond?
a. A snack with 240 calories is an appropriate choice
b. This snack would be considered too high in calories
c. This snack would be considered too high in fat
d. It depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack
(correct answers)c. This snack would be considered too high in fat
Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended percent daily value for calcium for a healthy
adolescent girl?
a. 200% of daily value
b. 70% of daily value
c. 130% of daily value
d. 100% of daily value
(correct answers)c. 130% of daily value
A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client with a BMI of 31 kg/m 2, a history of
hypertension, and a low albumin level.
,Which three interventions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
Choose 3 answers
a. Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
d. Limiting the amount of dairy products consumed
e. Choosing foods with 20% or less of the daily value of sodium
f. Decreasing the intake of potassium-rich foods
(correct answers)a. Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic kidney disease?
a. Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
b. Scrambled eggs, bacon, banana, and milk
c. Pancakes and syrup, sausage, strawberries, and orange juice
d. Ham and cheese omelet, potatoes, oranges, and tea (correct answers)a. Oatmeal, whole grain toast,
blueberries, and coffee
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet?
a. Hard-boiled egg
b. White bread
c. Canned vegetables
, d. Cottage cheese
(correct answers)a. Hard-boiled egg
When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a body mass index of 16 kg/m 2.
For which three conditions are the patient at increased risk?
Choose 3 answers
a. Food allergies
b. Infertility
c. Type 2 diabetes
d. Osteoporosis
e. Premature death
f. Coronary artery disease (correct answers)c. Infertility
e. Osteoporosis
f. Premature death
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program for employees. Several
employees have stated goals for the class.
