WGU D440 Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science Study Guide

WGU HESI NUTRITION - D440: HEALTH AND WELLNESS
THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2026/2027 (VICTORIA,
KAREEM AND STEPHANIE STUDY GUIDES EXAM
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Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
BMI and albumin


KIDNEY: Renal disease diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Fluid
restriction Low sodium
Low protein
Low
potassium
High calcium


KIDNEY: Glomerulonephritis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"FIND


carbs" Fluid restriction
Increase carbs
Na (sodium) restriction
Decrease protein


HEART: Heart failure diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"Fluid Safety For


Cardiac" Fluid restriction
Decrease Sodium
Decrease Fat
Decrease Carb

fats
HEART: Heart health diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Decrease in saturated
Increase in fiber

,HEART: D.A.S.H. diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"Stop Fat Sweets, High
Crazy People Fight"


Low
Sodium
Low Fat
Low Sugar
High Calcium
High
Potassium
High Fiber
4 - 6 servings of fruits/vegetables


(Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) - Aims to lower BP and LDL


GALLBLADDER: Cholecystitis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"Low
Flying Parrot Cries Ahhh"


Low Fat
Low
Protein
Low Carb
Avoid gassy foods like broccoli


THYROID: Hyperthyroidism diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High
protein High calories
Low fiber
*Low iodine = non-iodized salts


Celiac Disease diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Gluten free No BROW (barley, rye, oat, wheat)
NO OATMEAL

, Avoid ice cream, malted milks, processed puddings, grains made w/
BROW (cookies, crackers, cake, bread rolls, cereals, spaghetti
noodles, oatm eal, beer and ale.


Diabetes diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Low
carb Low sugar
Counting carbs


Stomatitis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Eat soft and easy to
chew foods Eat food at room temp
High protein, high
calories Avoid alcohol
and spicy foods


Peritonitis diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Avoid refined foods such as white breads, pasta, and
especially sugar. Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium -
Almonds, beans, whole grains (ifino allergy), dark leafy greens
(spinach and k ale), and sea vegetables.
Use healthy oils in food such as olive oil or vegetable oil.


Diverticulitis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High
fiber No seeds or nuts


Hemorrhoids diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Increase fiber Increase fluid intake


Osteoprosis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High
calcium High vitamin D


Cancer preventative diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High protein and
soft diet Limit salty foods and salt preserved foods