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D440 Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science Study Guide and Review

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This study resource is designed to support learning in nutritional science by helping students strengthen understanding of nutrition, wellness, and healthy lifestyle practices. It emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, and application of nutrition concepts to improve individual and community health outcomes. The material covers key topics such as macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion and metabolism, energy balance, weight management, dietary guidelines, chronic disease prevention, nutrition across the lifespan, food safety, health promotion, and wellness strategies. It also focuses on applying nutritional science principles to support long-term health and well-being. This resource is suitable for WGU students, healthcare learners, nursing students, and individuals preparing for D440 coursework, assessments, and nutrition-related studies.

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Questions And Answers
Which statement best describes the role of
nutrients? Nutrients have specific metabolic
functions
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is providing nutrition education to a patient with high blood
pressure. Which nutrient will the nurse recommend to offset sodium intake?
Potassium
3 multiple choice options
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Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's
diet?
the amino acids are required for the synthesis of protein
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is assessing the diet of a family who is having trouble adhering to
the MyPlate food guidelines. which factor most limits their food choices?
The family makes monthly trips to the food pantry
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is helping a new mother plan menus for her growing family.
Which recommendation most facilitates adding variety to the family's diet?
Eating foods from all food groups and subgroups
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is discussing folate with a a pregnant patient. What will the nurse
tell her? Folic acid is a synthetic supplement
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is evaluating the supplements a patient reports taking. What
resource will aid in the nurse's assessment?
Tolerable upper intake level
3 multiple choice options
Which vitamin nutrient is most important in the promotion of postoperative
wound healing?
Vitamin C
3 multiple choice options

,What is the priority potential risk factor for the patient admitted to the
hospital with uncontrolled chronic hypertension and a blood clot in the lower
left leg?
Drug-nutrient interactions
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is reviewing a food diary with a patient. Which food should be
limited? Partially hydrogenated oils
3 multiple choice options
Which patient is at highest risk for harmful
overnutrition? The patient who takes multiple
vitamin supplements
3 multiple choice options
In which category of the daily recommended intake (DRI) interconnected
categories will the patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is consumed?
Tolerable upper intake level
3 multiple choice options
An athlete wants to improve performance by consuming more protein.
Which food does the nurse recommend removing?
Pancakes
3 multiple choice options
Which is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended in the Healthy
People 2030 national foal for Nutrition and Healthy Eating?
Greater variety in healthy options on the workplace food menu
3 multiple choice options
What is the nurse's best approach to education a patient who wants to
start a popular weight-loss diet?
Review the diet
3 multiple choice options
Dietary recommendations from various organizations, such as the American
Cancer Society and American Heart Association, are modeled after what?
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
3 multiple choice options
Which menu item does the nurse know fulfills the MyPlate guidelines of 1 oz
of grains? A 1.2 cup serving of a whole grain rice
3 multiple choice options
Which intervention will be the nurse's priority for a patient newly diagnosed
with heart disease?
Health promotion
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is helping a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes plan meals.
Which food item does the nurse recommend, especially because it is lowest
in calories?
Multigrain cereals
3 multiple choice options
A patient with a familial history of heart disease and diabetes asks the nurse,
"How can I prevent these diseases from happening to me?" Which is the
most comprehensive resource for this patient?
Healthy People 2030
3 multiple choice options

, A patient consumes large amounts of fruits but no vegetables. Which
nutrient might the nurse expect to be low in the patient's laboratory test
results?
Vitamin K
3 multiple choice options
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body?
-Fats
-Water
-Proteins
-Vitamins
-Minerals
-Carbohydrates
-Fats
-Proteins
-Carbohydrates
Which household has the highest risk for food
insecurity? A household with children
3 multiple choice options
Which specific national goal of the Healthy people 2030 initiative is listed
under the Nutrition and Healthy Eating category?
-Reducing poverty
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Increasing folate intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
-Promoting access to healthier food
-Increasing iron intake
-Improving nutrition in health care settings
What major theme is identified in the most recent major report in
the Healthy People series?
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Reduction of alcohol intake
-Education about risk factors for disease
-Education about drug-nutrient interactions
-Weight control
-Healthy choices in diet
-Education about risk factors for disease
After reviewing "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate," a patient tells
the nurse, "I do not like milk, but I know I need calcium. Can I substitute ice
cream for milk?" What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
"Let's explore some other dietary options."
3 multiple choice options
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which type of fat should
be limited in the diet?
-Trans fats
-Saturated fats

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