WGU HESI Nutrition - D440 (Victoria +
Kareem + Stephanie Study Guides)
PROTEIN - CORRECT ANSWER-Poultry, meats, tofu, tuna/salmon, eggs, nuts,
legumes, dairy,
Patient not eating enough protein = Edema
Complete proteins: Egg, milk, cheese, meat, poultry, fish, soy*
MAGNESIUM foods: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cocoa, legumes, oats, nuts whole grain,
tuna, chocolate, Green leafy veggies
HIGH CHOLESTEROL foods - CORRECT ANSWER-Egg yolk, shellfish, organ meat,
red meat, fried foods
IRON: - CORRECT ANSWER-S/S: Pallor, weakness & fatigue, shortness of breath,
tachycardia
Vitamin C increases absorption (orange juice)
Calcium decrease absorption (avoid milk and antiacids)
Iron foods: - CORRECT ANSWER-"EAT LOTS OF IRON"
Egg yolks Apricots
Tofu
Legumes & Liver Oyster
Tuna
Seeds
pOtatoes
Fish
Iron forfeited cereals
Red meats pOultry
Nuts
Vitamin C: - CORRECT ANSWER-S/S: scurvy (smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol abuse
disorder) (swollen bleeding gums, poor wound healing), tissue bleeding, joint bleeding,
bone fractures, poor wound healing, bleeding gums, and tooth loss
think pirate
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
, Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Renal Disease diet - CORRECT ANSWER-fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein,
low potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cranberries, blueberries,
raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and
chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
Heart Failure diet - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the
day & suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Heart Health Diet: - CORRECT ANSWER-Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL - CORRECT ANSWER-Low sodium, low fat,
high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
Celiac Disease diet: - CORRECT ANSWER-Gluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made from wheat,
rye, oats, or barley, such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti,
macaroni noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth - CORRECT
ANSWER-Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie,
avoid alcohol and spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach - CORRECT ANSWER-Eat foods
high in B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy),
dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and sea vegetables. Avoid refined foods, such as
white breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil
or vegetable oil
Cholecystitis diet: - CORRECT ANSWER-low fat, high fiber and protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.
Diverticulitis: - CORRECT ANSWER-High fiber, no nuts/seeds
Hemorrhoids diet: - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase fiber and increase fluid intake.
Kareem + Stephanie Study Guides)
PROTEIN - CORRECT ANSWER-Poultry, meats, tofu, tuna/salmon, eggs, nuts,
legumes, dairy,
Patient not eating enough protein = Edema
Complete proteins: Egg, milk, cheese, meat, poultry, fish, soy*
MAGNESIUM foods: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cocoa, legumes, oats, nuts whole grain,
tuna, chocolate, Green leafy veggies
HIGH CHOLESTEROL foods - CORRECT ANSWER-Egg yolk, shellfish, organ meat,
red meat, fried foods
IRON: - CORRECT ANSWER-S/S: Pallor, weakness & fatigue, shortness of breath,
tachycardia
Vitamin C increases absorption (orange juice)
Calcium decrease absorption (avoid milk and antiacids)
Iron foods: - CORRECT ANSWER-"EAT LOTS OF IRON"
Egg yolks Apricots
Tofu
Legumes & Liver Oyster
Tuna
Seeds
pOtatoes
Fish
Iron forfeited cereals
Red meats pOultry
Nuts
Vitamin C: - CORRECT ANSWER-S/S: scurvy (smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol abuse
disorder) (swollen bleeding gums, poor wound healing), tissue bleeding, joint bleeding,
bone fractures, poor wound healing, bleeding gums, and tooth loss
think pirate
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
, Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Renal Disease diet - CORRECT ANSWER-fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein,
low potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: - CORRECT ANSWER-Cranberries, blueberries,
raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and
chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
Heart Failure diet - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the
day & suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Heart Health Diet: - CORRECT ANSWER-Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL - CORRECT ANSWER-Low sodium, low fat,
high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
Celiac Disease diet: - CORRECT ANSWER-Gluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made from wheat,
rye, oats, or barley, such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti,
macaroni noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth - CORRECT
ANSWER-Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie,
avoid alcohol and spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach - CORRECT ANSWER-Eat foods
high in B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy),
dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and sea vegetables. Avoid refined foods, such as
white breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil
or vegetable oil
Cholecystitis diet: - CORRECT ANSWER-low fat, high fiber and protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.
Diverticulitis: - CORRECT ANSWER-High fiber, no nuts/seeds
Hemorrhoids diet: - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase fiber and increase fluid intake.
