WGU D440 Nutrition Competed Study Guide
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What is a good source of protein for vegans? correct answers
Soy products, peanuts, polished rice, whole wheat, sesame seeds, peas
What deficiencies are vegans at risk for? correct answers
Vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, protein
What is a good source of protein for vegetarians? correct answers
No animal flesh; soy and soy products
What deficiencies are vegetarians at risk for? correct answers
Protein, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D
What is the need for a low tyramine diet? correct answers
Drug interactions
Which foods should you avoid for a low tyramine diet? correct answers
Tap beer, red wine, aged cheese, sauerkraut, cured meats, fermented food, soy products (soy sauce,
miso soup, tofu), caviar, herbal products containing ginseng and St. John’s wort.
,What can you do to your diet to help prevent cancer? correct answers
Limit salty foods and salt-preserved foods
limit consumption of energy-dense foods, particularly processed foods that are high in added sugar, low
in fiber, or high in fat.
Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages.
Choose a variety of different fruits and vegetables.
Eat at least 2.5 cups of fruits and vegetables every day.
Choose whole grains instead of processed (refined) grains and sugars, avoid moldy grains and legumes.
Choose fish, poultry, and beans as alternatives to red meat. Select lean cuts and small portions, prepare
the meat by baking, broiling, or poaching rather than frying.
Avoid processed meats. If alcohol is consumed, limit to two drinks per day for men, one drink per day for
women. (1 drink = 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of 80-proof distilled spirits)
What diet prevents UTI? correct answers
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.
,What foods should neutropenic patients (low WBC) avoid? correct answers
Avoid salad bars and buffets when eating out.
Wash fruits and vegetables well or peel and discard the outer layer.
Cooked vegetables, canned fruits, and juices, canned or bottled roasted nuts, dried fruits, cooked pasta,
rice, or other grains
Avoid raw or rare-cooked meat, fish, and eggs, unpasteurized dairy products, fresh and packaged food
past their “use by” and expiration dates.
Edentulous patients (no teeth)
Soft foods, easy to eat meals
Avoid coarse-textured foods
What kind of diet should you see in patients with an infection? correct answers
protein rich foods
When can a person progress from a clear liquid to a regular diet? correct answers
Advance as tolerated and when prescribed, and when bowel sounds return
, Foods high in carbs:
white bread, beans, milk popcorn, potatoes, rice, white pasta, white rice, sweets, potato chips, yogurt.
Foods high in fats:
Vegetable oils (safflower, corn, cottonseed, soybean, peanut, olive), bacon, sausage, cream, ice cream,
butter, cheese
Foods high in protein:
Egg, milk cheese, meat, poultry, fish, tofu
What is the main use for carbs? correct answers
main source of energy, source of fiber, sparing protein breakdown.
Underweight
BMI under 18.5
Normal weight
18.5-24.9
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What is a good source of protein for vegans? correct answers
Soy products, peanuts, polished rice, whole wheat, sesame seeds, peas
What deficiencies are vegans at risk for? correct answers
Vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, protein
What is a good source of protein for vegetarians? correct answers
No animal flesh; soy and soy products
What deficiencies are vegetarians at risk for? correct answers
Protein, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D
What is the need for a low tyramine diet? correct answers
Drug interactions
Which foods should you avoid for a low tyramine diet? correct answers
Tap beer, red wine, aged cheese, sauerkraut, cured meats, fermented food, soy products (soy sauce,
miso soup, tofu), caviar, herbal products containing ginseng and St. John’s wort.
,What can you do to your diet to help prevent cancer? correct answers
Limit salty foods and salt-preserved foods
limit consumption of energy-dense foods, particularly processed foods that are high in added sugar, low
in fiber, or high in fat.
Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages.
Choose a variety of different fruits and vegetables.
Eat at least 2.5 cups of fruits and vegetables every day.
Choose whole grains instead of processed (refined) grains and sugars, avoid moldy grains and legumes.
Choose fish, poultry, and beans as alternatives to red meat. Select lean cuts and small portions, prepare
the meat by baking, broiling, or poaching rather than frying.
Avoid processed meats. If alcohol is consumed, limit to two drinks per day for men, one drink per day for
women. (1 drink = 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of 80-proof distilled spirits)
What diet prevents UTI? correct answers
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.
,What foods should neutropenic patients (low WBC) avoid? correct answers
Avoid salad bars and buffets when eating out.
Wash fruits and vegetables well or peel and discard the outer layer.
Cooked vegetables, canned fruits, and juices, canned or bottled roasted nuts, dried fruits, cooked pasta,
rice, or other grains
Avoid raw or rare-cooked meat, fish, and eggs, unpasteurized dairy products, fresh and packaged food
past their “use by” and expiration dates.
Edentulous patients (no teeth)
Soft foods, easy to eat meals
Avoid coarse-textured foods
What kind of diet should you see in patients with an infection? correct answers
protein rich foods
When can a person progress from a clear liquid to a regular diet? correct answers
Advance as tolerated and when prescribed, and when bowel sounds return
, Foods high in carbs:
white bread, beans, milk popcorn, potatoes, rice, white pasta, white rice, sweets, potato chips, yogurt.
Foods high in fats:
Vegetable oils (safflower, corn, cottonseed, soybean, peanut, olive), bacon, sausage, cream, ice cream,
butter, cheese
Foods high in protein:
Egg, milk cheese, meat, poultry, fish, tofu
What is the main use for carbs? correct answers
main source of energy, source of fiber, sparing protein breakdown.
Underweight
BMI under 18.5
Normal weight
18.5-24.9
