WGU D440 Final Exam Comprehensive Study Guide
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Health and Wellness
Through Nutritional Science Review | Questions and
Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Elaborations)
Underweight
BMI under 18.5
Normal weight
18.5-24.9
Overweight
25-29.9
Obese
BMI over 30
Extremely Obese
BMI > 35
Calculate BMI
weight (kg) / height (m^2)
, WGU D440 Final Exam Comprehensive Study Guide
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Health and Wellness
Through Nutritional Science Review | Questions and
Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Elaborations)
weight management strategies and actions
Management of the eating behavior (food diary, where why, how, and how much)
Promoting physical activity to increase energy output
Pursuit of emotional (stress), social, and psychologic health
Define problem behavior
Record and Analyze Baseline Behavior
Plan a Behavior Management Strategy
How do we assess nutritional status?
Physical appearance (health of eyes and hair)
anthropometric measurements (weight, body composition)
biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status)
What is recommended for an infant diet during the first year of life?
Breastfeed for at least the first full year of life, and supplement with a vitamin K shot at birth and
daily vitamin D drops
What is recommended for a child who is not breastfeeding?
Use iron-fortified formula for any infant who is not breastfeeding
, WGU D440 Final Exam Comprehensive Study Guide
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Health and Wellness
Through Nutritional Science Review | Questions and
Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Elaborations)
What age should water and juice be avoided?
Water and juice are unnecessary for the breastfed infants during the first 6 months of life
When should you introduce cow's milk?
at the end of the first year. Provide whole milk, not reduced-fat or fat-free milk, until 2 years of
age
What allergens should be avoided as first solid foods?
wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts
What should you not give a child under one year of age to avoid botulism toxicity?
Honey and corn syrup
Which foods should be avoided until children are older because they are a choking hazard?
, WGU D440 Final Exam Comprehensive Study Guide
(New 2025/ 2026 Update) Health and Wellness
Through Nutritional Science Review | Questions and
Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Elaborations)
hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries, peanut butter, and round candy
What are the energy needs of an infant?
80-120 calories per kg of body weight
What protein source do babies need the first 6 months of life?
breastmilk
What protein sources do babies need after 6 months of life?
Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products
What percent of daily calories are recommended for carbohydrates?
45-65%
What percent of daily calories are recommended for fats?
20-35%
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Health and Wellness
Through Nutritional Science Review | Questions and
Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Elaborations)
Underweight
BMI under 18.5
Normal weight
18.5-24.9
Overweight
25-29.9
Obese
BMI over 30
Extremely Obese
BMI > 35
Calculate BMI
weight (kg) / height (m^2)
, WGU D440 Final Exam Comprehensive Study Guide
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Health and Wellness
Through Nutritional Science Review | Questions and
Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Elaborations)
weight management strategies and actions
Management of the eating behavior (food diary, where why, how, and how much)
Promoting physical activity to increase energy output
Pursuit of emotional (stress), social, and psychologic health
Define problem behavior
Record and Analyze Baseline Behavior
Plan a Behavior Management Strategy
How do we assess nutritional status?
Physical appearance (health of eyes and hair)
anthropometric measurements (weight, body composition)
biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status)
What is recommended for an infant diet during the first year of life?
Breastfeed for at least the first full year of life, and supplement with a vitamin K shot at birth and
daily vitamin D drops
What is recommended for a child who is not breastfeeding?
Use iron-fortified formula for any infant who is not breastfeeding
, WGU D440 Final Exam Comprehensive Study Guide
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Health and Wellness
Through Nutritional Science Review | Questions and
Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Elaborations)
What age should water and juice be avoided?
Water and juice are unnecessary for the breastfed infants during the first 6 months of life
When should you introduce cow's milk?
at the end of the first year. Provide whole milk, not reduced-fat or fat-free milk, until 2 years of
age
What allergens should be avoided as first solid foods?
wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts
What should you not give a child under one year of age to avoid botulism toxicity?
Honey and corn syrup
Which foods should be avoided until children are older because they are a choking hazard?
, WGU D440 Final Exam Comprehensive Study Guide
(New 2025/ 2026 Update) Health and Wellness
Through Nutritional Science Review | Questions and
Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Elaborations)
hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries, peanut butter, and round candy
What are the energy needs of an infant?
80-120 calories per kg of body weight
What protein source do babies need the first 6 months of life?
breastmilk
What protein sources do babies need after 6 months of life?
Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products
What percent of daily calories are recommended for carbohydrates?
45-65%
What percent of daily calories are recommended for fats?
20-35%
