WGU D440 NUTRITION OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
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1. What is the daily recommended fluid intake for breastfeeding mothers?
A) 1 to 2 L
B) 3 to 4 L
C) 5 to 6 L
D) 7 to 8 L - ANSWER B
2. Which resource can assist lactating mothers in finding healthy meal options that meet their
nutritional requirements? SATA
A) Myplate.gov
B) La Leche League
C) American Academy of Pediatrics
D) National Center for Health Statistics
E) Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - ANSWER
A
B
E
,3. What is the estimated increased calorie recommendations for the lactating mother in the first
6 months of lactation?
A) 130 kcal/day
B) 33 kcal/day
C) 530 kcal/day
D) 730 kcal/day - ANSWER B
4. Which statement is correct regarding meeting nutrition needs during the second trimester
without gaining excess weight?
A) It is more important that you worry about what you are eating rather than about the amount
of weight you are gaining
B) You will need an extra 500 to 700 kilocalories per day in the second trimester; let's discuss
the best way to get these kilocalories
C) You are eating for two, so when you eat, try to make sure you are eating just enough to
provide the necessary dietary support
D) In the second trimester, you can meet additional kilocalorie needs by adding one snack a day,
like a banana or yogurt - ANSWER D
5. When attempting to meet the nutritional needs of diverse clients during pregnancy, what is
the most important factor to consider?
A) Patients from diverse cultures may need to broaden their food choices
B) Specific nutrients, not specific foods, are required for a successful pregnancy
C) Personal cultural food patterns may not support the needs of the pregnancy
D) Pregnancy may require that the client alter cultural and religious food practices - ANSWER
B
6. Which helps meet some of the extra energy needs required by lactation in the postpartum
mother?
,A) Proteins stores in the placenta
B) Protein stores in the breast tissue
C) Adipose tissue deposited in the fetus during gestation
D) Adipose tissue deposited in the mother during pregnancy - ANSWER D
7. Which statement reflects an accurate understanding of sources of easily absorbed forms of
folate?
A) Liver, pinto beans, asparagus, and broccoli all provide easily absorbed forms of folate
B) Enriched grain and flour products and fortified cereals are great sources of easily absorbed
folate
C) It is best to increase my intake of milk products because milk helps increase the uptake of
folate from foods
D) Folate is not easily absorbed from dietary foods, so supplements are required throughout
pregnancy - ANSWER C
8. Which range is the target weight gain for all pregnant women during the first trimester?
A) 0.5 to 2.0 kg
B) 2.0 to 3.5 kg
C) 3.5 to 5.0 kg
D) 5.0 to 7.5 kg - ANSWER A
9. Which vitamin should be supplemented at least 2 months before conception to help prevent
neural tube defects?
A) Folate
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin D
D) Ascorbic acid - ANSWER A
, 10. For up to how many months is breastfeeding recommended?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12 - ANSWER D
11. What is the most common cause of anemia in pregnancy?
A) Blood loss
B) Iron deficiency
C) Kidney disease
D) Folate deficiency - ANSWER B
12. Which guidance can be given to the pregnant client to help address heartburn associated
with pregnancy? SATA
A) Eat several small meals a day
B) Increase fluid intake
C) Use pyridoxine supplements daily
D) Avoid eating large meals at one sitting
E) Avoid lying down immediately after a meal - ANSWER A
D
E
13. Which statement is most accurate concerning alcohol use during pregnancy?
A) No safe level of alcohol use has been established for pregnant women
B) One to two glasses of wine per week are acceptable in the last trimester
ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
Comprehensive 2026-2027 Frequently Tested
Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. What is the daily recommended fluid intake for breastfeeding mothers?
A) 1 to 2 L
B) 3 to 4 L
C) 5 to 6 L
D) 7 to 8 L - ANSWER B
2. Which resource can assist lactating mothers in finding healthy meal options that meet their
nutritional requirements? SATA
A) Myplate.gov
B) La Leche League
C) American Academy of Pediatrics
D) National Center for Health Statistics
E) Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - ANSWER
A
B
E
,3. What is the estimated increased calorie recommendations for the lactating mother in the first
6 months of lactation?
A) 130 kcal/day
B) 33 kcal/day
C) 530 kcal/day
D) 730 kcal/day - ANSWER B
4. Which statement is correct regarding meeting nutrition needs during the second trimester
without gaining excess weight?
A) It is more important that you worry about what you are eating rather than about the amount
of weight you are gaining
B) You will need an extra 500 to 700 kilocalories per day in the second trimester; let's discuss
the best way to get these kilocalories
C) You are eating for two, so when you eat, try to make sure you are eating just enough to
provide the necessary dietary support
D) In the second trimester, you can meet additional kilocalorie needs by adding one snack a day,
like a banana or yogurt - ANSWER D
5. When attempting to meet the nutritional needs of diverse clients during pregnancy, what is
the most important factor to consider?
A) Patients from diverse cultures may need to broaden their food choices
B) Specific nutrients, not specific foods, are required for a successful pregnancy
C) Personal cultural food patterns may not support the needs of the pregnancy
D) Pregnancy may require that the client alter cultural and religious food practices - ANSWER
B
6. Which helps meet some of the extra energy needs required by lactation in the postpartum
mother?
,A) Proteins stores in the placenta
B) Protein stores in the breast tissue
C) Adipose tissue deposited in the fetus during gestation
D) Adipose tissue deposited in the mother during pregnancy - ANSWER D
7. Which statement reflects an accurate understanding of sources of easily absorbed forms of
folate?
A) Liver, pinto beans, asparagus, and broccoli all provide easily absorbed forms of folate
B) Enriched grain and flour products and fortified cereals are great sources of easily absorbed
folate
C) It is best to increase my intake of milk products because milk helps increase the uptake of
folate from foods
D) Folate is not easily absorbed from dietary foods, so supplements are required throughout
pregnancy - ANSWER C
8. Which range is the target weight gain for all pregnant women during the first trimester?
A) 0.5 to 2.0 kg
B) 2.0 to 3.5 kg
C) 3.5 to 5.0 kg
D) 5.0 to 7.5 kg - ANSWER A
9. Which vitamin should be supplemented at least 2 months before conception to help prevent
neural tube defects?
A) Folate
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin D
D) Ascorbic acid - ANSWER A
, 10. For up to how many months is breastfeeding recommended?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12 - ANSWER D
11. What is the most common cause of anemia in pregnancy?
A) Blood loss
B) Iron deficiency
C) Kidney disease
D) Folate deficiency - ANSWER B
12. Which guidance can be given to the pregnant client to help address heartburn associated
with pregnancy? SATA
A) Eat several small meals a day
B) Increase fluid intake
C) Use pyridoxine supplements daily
D) Avoid eating large meals at one sitting
E) Avoid lying down immediately after a meal - ANSWER A
D
E
13. Which statement is most accurate concerning alcohol use during pregnancy?
A) No safe level of alcohol use has been established for pregnant women
B) One to two glasses of wine per week are acceptable in the last trimester
