WGU D440 Nutrition Exam Prep Questions and
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ |
Guaranteed Pass.
1. The albumin level should be _____ - _____. 3.5-5
2. _____ is a marker for malnutrition, kidney or liver dis- Albumin ease.
3. A patient who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will nutrition
deficiency always be the most at risk for _____ _____.
5.
A patient who lost their dentures would be on a ______ mechanical soft _____.
6.
An athlete/athletic patient complains about leg low calcium cramps
due to _____ _____. A nurse should offer them high calcium foods such
as broccoli and cheese.
7. Nutrient dense foods contain lots of _____ and _____ vitamins, minerals relative to
the number of calories.
12. The BMI for someone who is normal weight is _____ -
18.5-24.9 _____.
,8. Folic acid is found in _____.
YOGURT; Leafy
green vegetables
and legumes, seeds,
orange juice, and
liver; now added to
most refined grains.
9. 1 oz = _____ mL 30 mL
10. 1 cup = _____ oz
1 cup = _____ mL 8 oz
240 mL
11. 1 glass = _____ oz 6 oz
13. Intake (I) - Output (O) _____ _____. fluid balance
14. Carbohydrates have _____ kilocalories per gram. 4
15. Glomerulonephritis is caused by untreated _____ strep throat _____.
*Glomerulonephritis is inflammation and damage to the filtering part
of the kidneys (glomerulus).*
16. Protein has _____ kilocalories per gram. 4
17. A _____ diet consists of: Glomerulonephritis
- fluid restriction
- sodium restriction
- decrease protein
- increase carbohydrates (carbohydrates provide energy and stop the
breakdown of proteins)
,22.
______ _____ is a condition in which the kidneys stop Renal disease working
and are not able to remove waste and extra water from the blood or keep
chemicals in balance.
4. A patient who is _____ would need more water as they breastfeeding are at risk for
dehydration.
14. The BMI for someone who is underweight is _____ or 18.5
below.
15. The BMI for someone who is overweight is _____ - _____. 25-
29.9
16. The BMI for someone who is obese is _____ or above. 30
17. Fat has _____ kilocalories per gram. 9
23.
A _____ _____ diet consists of: renal disease
- fluid restriction
- low sodium
- low protein
- low potassium
- high calcium
24. A _____ ______ _____ (UTI) diet consists of: Urinary Tract Infection
- cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and other berries
- probiotics (yogurt)
, - avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation such as coffee, tea,
soft drinks, chocolate and smoking
25. _____ with a UTI need to drink sugar-free cranberry Diabetics juice.
26. A _____ _____ diet consists of: heart failure
- fluid restriction (spread fluids out throughout the day
& suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
- decrease sodium
- decrease fat
- decrease cholesterol
27. A _____ _____ diet consists of: heart health
- decrease in saturated fats
- increase in fiber
28. D.AS.H
A _____ (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet aims
to lower BP (blood pressure) and LDL (low-density
lipoprotein, bad cholesterol).
29. A _____ diet
consists of:
D.A.S.H
- low sodium
- low fat
- low sugar
- high calcium
- high potassium
- high fiber
Answers | Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ |
Guaranteed Pass.
1. The albumin level should be _____ - _____. 3.5-5
2. _____ is a marker for malnutrition, kidney or liver dis- Albumin ease.
3. A patient who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will nutrition
deficiency always be the most at risk for _____ _____.
5.
A patient who lost their dentures would be on a ______ mechanical soft _____.
6.
An athlete/athletic patient complains about leg low calcium cramps
due to _____ _____. A nurse should offer them high calcium foods such
as broccoli and cheese.
7. Nutrient dense foods contain lots of _____ and _____ vitamins, minerals relative to
the number of calories.
12. The BMI for someone who is normal weight is _____ -
18.5-24.9 _____.
,8. Folic acid is found in _____.
YOGURT; Leafy
green vegetables
and legumes, seeds,
orange juice, and
liver; now added to
most refined grains.
9. 1 oz = _____ mL 30 mL
10. 1 cup = _____ oz
1 cup = _____ mL 8 oz
240 mL
11. 1 glass = _____ oz 6 oz
13. Intake (I) - Output (O) _____ _____. fluid balance
14. Carbohydrates have _____ kilocalories per gram. 4
15. Glomerulonephritis is caused by untreated _____ strep throat _____.
*Glomerulonephritis is inflammation and damage to the filtering part
of the kidneys (glomerulus).*
16. Protein has _____ kilocalories per gram. 4
17. A _____ diet consists of: Glomerulonephritis
- fluid restriction
- sodium restriction
- decrease protein
- increase carbohydrates (carbohydrates provide energy and stop the
breakdown of proteins)
,22.
______ _____ is a condition in which the kidneys stop Renal disease working
and are not able to remove waste and extra water from the blood or keep
chemicals in balance.
4. A patient who is _____ would need more water as they breastfeeding are at risk for
dehydration.
14. The BMI for someone who is underweight is _____ or 18.5
below.
15. The BMI for someone who is overweight is _____ - _____. 25-
29.9
16. The BMI for someone who is obese is _____ or above. 30
17. Fat has _____ kilocalories per gram. 9
23.
A _____ _____ diet consists of: renal disease
- fluid restriction
- low sodium
- low protein
- low potassium
- high calcium
24. A _____ ______ _____ (UTI) diet consists of: Urinary Tract Infection
- cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and other berries
- probiotics (yogurt)
, - avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation such as coffee, tea,
soft drinks, chocolate and smoking
25. _____ with a UTI need to drink sugar-free cranberry Diabetics juice.
26. A _____ _____ diet consists of: heart failure
- fluid restriction (spread fluids out throughout the day
& suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
- decrease sodium
- decrease fat
- decrease cholesterol
27. A _____ _____ diet consists of: heart health
- decrease in saturated fats
- increase in fiber
28. D.AS.H
A _____ (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet aims
to lower BP (blood pressure) and LDL (low-density
lipoprotein, bad cholesterol).
29. A _____ diet
consists of:
D.A.S.H
- low sodium
- low fat
- low sugar
- high calcium
- high potassium
- high fiber
