WGU D440: Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science
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What are some examples of high iron foods correct answer
dried beans, green leafy vegetables, lentils, nuts, poultry (chicken and turkey), red
meat, seeds, whole grains
Where can you find selenium correct answer
brazil nuts, couscous, chia seeds, mushrooms, tea, meat (beef and lamb), rice, oat
bran, poultry (chicken and turkey), sunflower seeds
Where can you find zinc correct answer
beef, chickpeas, cocoa powder, cashews, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, lamb
Where can you find healthy fats correct answer
flaxseed oil, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, avocado,
unsalted nuts, and seeds
Lactose intolerant diet
Incorporate sources of calcium from sources other than dairy, milk may be tolerated in
cooked form (custard or fermented dairy products), Taking a lactase enzyme tablet prior
to ingesting dairy products, lactase-treated milk, or lactose-free products
Phenylketonuria (also called PKU)
a condition in which your body can't break down an amino acid called phenylalanine.
Amino acids help build protein in your body.
PKU diet
,Avoid all foods that contain aspartame (Nutrasweet, Equal, chewing gum, diet sodas,
frozen desserts, gelatins, puddings, reduced calorie condiments, sugar-free candies
and cookies and yogurt)
What are high fiber diets used for correct answer
constipation and IBS
foods high in fiber
Whole grains, legumes, fresh fruit, and vegetables
Soluble fiber
water soluble (most pectins, glucans, gums, mucilages, algae, seaweeds, oats and
barley bran, legumes, guar, barley, psyllium husk, flaxseed, intercellular plant material
(fruit)
Insoluble fiber
is not water soluble (Cellulose, lignin, and most hemicelluloses, stalks and leaves of
vegetables, outer coverings of seeds (found in whole grains), bran, whole grains,
broccoli stems, fruits with edible seeds (strawberries and flaxseeds))
What kind of sugars are preferred in a diabetic diet correct answer
Complex carbohydrates from vegetables and fruits are preferred to simple
carbohydrates, sugars, and starchy foods, such as bread or pie
What does a diabetic diet consist of correct answer
avoiding high glycemic index foods
Complex carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables
Day to day consistency in timing and amount of food intake helps control the blood
glucose level
,Carbohydrate counting is focusing on total grams of carbs per meal
What is hypoglycemia correct answer
Occurs when the blood glucose level falls below 70 mg/dL or drops rapidly from an
elevated level. Caused by too much
What can cause hypoglycemia correct answer
Caused by too much insulin
too little food
excessive activity
too large of an amount of an oral hypoglycemic agent
How do you treat hypoglycemia correct answer
Monitor blood sugar
don’t skip or delay meals
measure medication carefully and take it on time
adjust medication or eat additional snacks if physical activity increases
What diet does type 1 diabetes require correct answer
requires insulin after certain carbohydrates (raise blood glucose levels rapidly)
What diet does type 2 diabetes require correct answer
Reduced consumption of processed foods, trans fat, sugary drinks, and alcohol. Low
carbohydrate or low-calorie diet
, How does diet affect insulin correct answer
Insulin is required for Type 1 diabetes due to carbohydrate intake.
Type 2 diabetes can improve with weight loss, healthy eating, and increased physical
activity.
Which foods increase sugar correct answer
Rice, bread, fruits, sugar, starchy vegetables, and fast food
What is dumping sydrome correct answer
The patient eats a regular diet, feels discomfort 10-20 minutes after meals. It is rapid
gastric emptying where food moves too quickly from your stomach to your duodenum
alongside diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness
Which vitamin deficiencies are bariatric patients at risk for correct answer
Vitamins: A, B1, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, and folate
Which mineral deficiencies are bariatric patients at risk for correct answer
Minerals: calcium, copper, iron, selenium, and zinc
How do we keep bariatric patients healthy correct answer
two multivitamin/mineral supplements with iron
calcium citrate (600-1200 mg/day)
Vitamin D (3000 IU/day) in chewable or liquid form for the first couple of months after
surgery
Also, should take sublingual Vitamin B12 supplement (250-350 mcg/day) or a monthly
injection of 1000 mcg
Study test in depth Examination and 100% correctly verified
Solutions Latest version 2026/2027
What are some examples of high iron foods correct answer
dried beans, green leafy vegetables, lentils, nuts, poultry (chicken and turkey), red
meat, seeds, whole grains
Where can you find selenium correct answer
brazil nuts, couscous, chia seeds, mushrooms, tea, meat (beef and lamb), rice, oat
bran, poultry (chicken and turkey), sunflower seeds
Where can you find zinc correct answer
beef, chickpeas, cocoa powder, cashews, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, lamb
Where can you find healthy fats correct answer
flaxseed oil, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, avocado,
unsalted nuts, and seeds
Lactose intolerant diet
Incorporate sources of calcium from sources other than dairy, milk may be tolerated in
cooked form (custard or fermented dairy products), Taking a lactase enzyme tablet prior
to ingesting dairy products, lactase-treated milk, or lactose-free products
Phenylketonuria (also called PKU)
a condition in which your body can't break down an amino acid called phenylalanine.
Amino acids help build protein in your body.
PKU diet
,Avoid all foods that contain aspartame (Nutrasweet, Equal, chewing gum, diet sodas,
frozen desserts, gelatins, puddings, reduced calorie condiments, sugar-free candies
and cookies and yogurt)
What are high fiber diets used for correct answer
constipation and IBS
foods high in fiber
Whole grains, legumes, fresh fruit, and vegetables
Soluble fiber
water soluble (most pectins, glucans, gums, mucilages, algae, seaweeds, oats and
barley bran, legumes, guar, barley, psyllium husk, flaxseed, intercellular plant material
(fruit)
Insoluble fiber
is not water soluble (Cellulose, lignin, and most hemicelluloses, stalks and leaves of
vegetables, outer coverings of seeds (found in whole grains), bran, whole grains,
broccoli stems, fruits with edible seeds (strawberries and flaxseeds))
What kind of sugars are preferred in a diabetic diet correct answer
Complex carbohydrates from vegetables and fruits are preferred to simple
carbohydrates, sugars, and starchy foods, such as bread or pie
What does a diabetic diet consist of correct answer
avoiding high glycemic index foods
Complex carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables
Day to day consistency in timing and amount of food intake helps control the blood
glucose level
,Carbohydrate counting is focusing on total grams of carbs per meal
What is hypoglycemia correct answer
Occurs when the blood glucose level falls below 70 mg/dL or drops rapidly from an
elevated level. Caused by too much
What can cause hypoglycemia correct answer
Caused by too much insulin
too little food
excessive activity
too large of an amount of an oral hypoglycemic agent
How do you treat hypoglycemia correct answer
Monitor blood sugar
don’t skip or delay meals
measure medication carefully and take it on time
adjust medication or eat additional snacks if physical activity increases
What diet does type 1 diabetes require correct answer
requires insulin after certain carbohydrates (raise blood glucose levels rapidly)
What diet does type 2 diabetes require correct answer
Reduced consumption of processed foods, trans fat, sugary drinks, and alcohol. Low
carbohydrate or low-calorie diet
, How does diet affect insulin correct answer
Insulin is required for Type 1 diabetes due to carbohydrate intake.
Type 2 diabetes can improve with weight loss, healthy eating, and increased physical
activity.
Which foods increase sugar correct answer
Rice, bread, fruits, sugar, starchy vegetables, and fast food
What is dumping sydrome correct answer
The patient eats a regular diet, feels discomfort 10-20 minutes after meals. It is rapid
gastric emptying where food moves too quickly from your stomach to your duodenum
alongside diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness
Which vitamin deficiencies are bariatric patients at risk for correct answer
Vitamins: A, B1, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, and folate
Which mineral deficiencies are bariatric patients at risk for correct answer
Minerals: calcium, copper, iron, selenium, and zinc
How do we keep bariatric patients healthy correct answer
two multivitamin/mineral supplements with iron
calcium citrate (600-1200 mg/day)
Vitamin D (3000 IU/day) in chewable or liquid form for the first couple of months after
surgery
Also, should take sublingual Vitamin B12 supplement (250-350 mcg/day) or a monthly
injection of 1000 mcg
