WGU D440 HEALTH AND WELLNESS
THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE TEST
BANK UPDATED COMPLETE SOLVED
QUESTIONS GRADED APLUS
●● Which nutrient deficiency can lead to an increased risk of infection,
skin lesions, sensitivity to cold, and amenorrhea in women?
Answer: Deficiency in essential fatty acids.
●● What type of diet is indicated for a client with severe burns to
support wound healing?
Answer: A high-calorie, high-protein diet.
●● Which nutrient is crucial for DNA synthesis, red blood cell
production, and preventing fetal neural tube defects?
Answer: Folic acid.
●● What is the goal of a protein-restricted diet for a client with renal
disease?
Answer: To provide enough protein to maintain nutritional status
without excessive waste products.
●● Why are fats important for the body?
,Answer: Fats help protect internal organs and maintain body
temperature.
●● What nutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing
body tissues?
Answer: Proteins.
●● What is the role of Vitamin C in nutrition?
Answer: Vitamin C helps with new cell creation, immune system
function, and increases iron absorption.
●● What dietary approach is used for clients with diabetes mellitus?
Answer: A carbohydrate-consistent diet.
●● What is the significance of folic acid intake during pregnancy?
Answer: Folic acid is vital for new cell creation and prevention of neural
tube defects, especially important 2 months prior to week 6 of gestation.
●● What clinical manifestation is NOT associated with a deficiency in
essential fatty acids?
Answer: Decreased body temperature.
●● What type of diet is used for conditions like inflammatory bowel
disease?
,Answer: A low-fiber diet.
●● What is the role of Iron supplements during pregnancy?
Answer: Iron supports increased blood volume during pregnancy.
●● What is the effect of inadequate intake of essential fatty acids on
body temperature?
Answer: It does not directly cause a decrease in body temperature; fats
help maintain it.
●● Which nutrient enhances the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
Answer: Fats.
●● What is a common dietary restriction for clients with pancreatitis?
Answer: A fat-restricted diet.
●● What is the primary source of fuel for the brain?
Answer: Glucose derived from carbohydrates.
●● What are skin lesions a sign of in relation to nutrient intake?
Answer: They can indicate a deficiency in essential fatty acids.
, ●● What dietary consideration is important for wound healing in burn
patients?
Answer: High-calorie and high-protein intake.
●● What is the function of Vitamin B12 in the body?
Answer: It helps break down fatty acids and make red blood cells.
●● What is the importance of nutrient availability during embryonic
tissue development?
Answer: Adequate nutrient availability is crucial to prevent neural tube
defects.
●● What can be a consequence of inadequate intake of essential fatty
acids?
Answer: Increased risk of infection.
●● What is a common misconception about carbohydrates?
Answer: They do not primarily build and repair body tissues; that role
belongs to proteins.
●● What is the goal of a protein-restricted diet in renal disease?
Answer: To provide enough protein to maintain nutritional status
without allowing the buildup of waste products from protein
metabolism.
THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE TEST
BANK UPDATED COMPLETE SOLVED
QUESTIONS GRADED APLUS
●● Which nutrient deficiency can lead to an increased risk of infection,
skin lesions, sensitivity to cold, and amenorrhea in women?
Answer: Deficiency in essential fatty acids.
●● What type of diet is indicated for a client with severe burns to
support wound healing?
Answer: A high-calorie, high-protein diet.
●● Which nutrient is crucial for DNA synthesis, red blood cell
production, and preventing fetal neural tube defects?
Answer: Folic acid.
●● What is the goal of a protein-restricted diet for a client with renal
disease?
Answer: To provide enough protein to maintain nutritional status
without excessive waste products.
●● Why are fats important for the body?
,Answer: Fats help protect internal organs and maintain body
temperature.
●● What nutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing
body tissues?
Answer: Proteins.
●● What is the role of Vitamin C in nutrition?
Answer: Vitamin C helps with new cell creation, immune system
function, and increases iron absorption.
●● What dietary approach is used for clients with diabetes mellitus?
Answer: A carbohydrate-consistent diet.
●● What is the significance of folic acid intake during pregnancy?
Answer: Folic acid is vital for new cell creation and prevention of neural
tube defects, especially important 2 months prior to week 6 of gestation.
●● What clinical manifestation is NOT associated with a deficiency in
essential fatty acids?
Answer: Decreased body temperature.
●● What type of diet is used for conditions like inflammatory bowel
disease?
,Answer: A low-fiber diet.
●● What is the role of Iron supplements during pregnancy?
Answer: Iron supports increased blood volume during pregnancy.
●● What is the effect of inadequate intake of essential fatty acids on
body temperature?
Answer: It does not directly cause a decrease in body temperature; fats
help maintain it.
●● Which nutrient enhances the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins?
Answer: Fats.
●● What is a common dietary restriction for clients with pancreatitis?
Answer: A fat-restricted diet.
●● What is the primary source of fuel for the brain?
Answer: Glucose derived from carbohydrates.
●● What are skin lesions a sign of in relation to nutrient intake?
Answer: They can indicate a deficiency in essential fatty acids.
, ●● What dietary consideration is important for wound healing in burn
patients?
Answer: High-calorie and high-protein intake.
●● What is the function of Vitamin B12 in the body?
Answer: It helps break down fatty acids and make red blood cells.
●● What is the importance of nutrient availability during embryonic
tissue development?
Answer: Adequate nutrient availability is crucial to prevent neural tube
defects.
●● What can be a consequence of inadequate intake of essential fatty
acids?
Answer: Increased risk of infection.
●● What is a common misconception about carbohydrates?
Answer: They do not primarily build and repair body tissues; that role
belongs to proteins.
●● What is the goal of a protein-restricted diet in renal disease?
Answer: To provide enough protein to maintain nutritional status
without allowing the buildup of waste products from protein
metabolism.
