WGU D440 STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
1. Define macronutrients - ANSWER-Nutrients required in large
amounts (carbs, fats, proteins)
2. Define micronutrients - ANSWER-nutrients required in smaller
amounts (vitamins and minerals)
3. Explain and give signs and symptoms of kwashiorkor -
ANSWER-Consumes adequate amount of energy but not
enough protein or fats usually because of famine or drought.
Potbelly, MEAL - malnutrition, edema, anemia, liver
malfunction and skin lesions
4. Explain and give signs and symptoms of marasmus - ANSWER-
Does not consume enough energy or protein so the body
starts to break down muscle. Edema, loss of muscle tissue,
"skin and bones", large eyes, bald
5. Explain and give signs and symptoms of obesity - ANSWER-
Excessive accumulation of body fat. High bp, heart disease,
type ll diabetes, stroke
6. Explain and give signs and symptoms of anorexia - ANSWER-
Irrational fear of gaining weight. often self-induced
malnutrition due to body image. decreased bone density,
amenorrhea, osteoporosis
, 7. Explain and give signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa -
ANSWER-Binge eating and purging due to irrational fear of
weight gain and body dysmorphia. Vomiting
8. Explain and give signs and symptoms of pellagra - ANSWER-
Dietary deficiency of niacin (B3)
Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death if untreated
9. Vitamin A deficiencies - ANSWER-Night blindness (nyctalopia)
Xeropthalmia (corneal damage)
Dry, scaly skin (hyperkeratosis)
10. Vitamin C deficiencies - ANSWER-scurvy, poor wound
healing, bleeding gums, lethargy
11. iron deficiency - ANSWER-anemia, fatigue, poor growth
12. Iodine deficiency - ANSWER-goiter, cretinism, thyroid
issues
13. Vitamin D deficiencies - ANSWER-rickets, osteomalacia,
osteoporosis
14. Vitamin E deficiencies - ANSWER-Hemolytic Anemia
(weakness; fatigue)
15. Vitamin K deficiencies - ANSWER-decreased synthesis of
clotting factors, hemorrhaging
16. Treatment for malnutrition - ANSWER-Correcting diet,
body fluid, potassium, diluted milk with sugar
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
1. Define macronutrients - ANSWER-Nutrients required in large
amounts (carbs, fats, proteins)
2. Define micronutrients - ANSWER-nutrients required in smaller
amounts (vitamins and minerals)
3. Explain and give signs and symptoms of kwashiorkor -
ANSWER-Consumes adequate amount of energy but not
enough protein or fats usually because of famine or drought.
Potbelly, MEAL - malnutrition, edema, anemia, liver
malfunction and skin lesions
4. Explain and give signs and symptoms of marasmus - ANSWER-
Does not consume enough energy or protein so the body
starts to break down muscle. Edema, loss of muscle tissue,
"skin and bones", large eyes, bald
5. Explain and give signs and symptoms of obesity - ANSWER-
Excessive accumulation of body fat. High bp, heart disease,
type ll diabetes, stroke
6. Explain and give signs and symptoms of anorexia - ANSWER-
Irrational fear of gaining weight. often self-induced
malnutrition due to body image. decreased bone density,
amenorrhea, osteoporosis
, 7. Explain and give signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa -
ANSWER-Binge eating and purging due to irrational fear of
weight gain and body dysmorphia. Vomiting
8. Explain and give signs and symptoms of pellagra - ANSWER-
Dietary deficiency of niacin (B3)
Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, death if untreated
9. Vitamin A deficiencies - ANSWER-Night blindness (nyctalopia)
Xeropthalmia (corneal damage)
Dry, scaly skin (hyperkeratosis)
10. Vitamin C deficiencies - ANSWER-scurvy, poor wound
healing, bleeding gums, lethargy
11. iron deficiency - ANSWER-anemia, fatigue, poor growth
12. Iodine deficiency - ANSWER-goiter, cretinism, thyroid
issues
13. Vitamin D deficiencies - ANSWER-rickets, osteomalacia,
osteoporosis
14. Vitamin E deficiencies - ANSWER-Hemolytic Anemia
(weakness; fatigue)
15. Vitamin K deficiencies - ANSWER-decreased synthesis of
clotting factors, hemorrhaging
16. Treatment for malnutrition - ANSWER-Correcting diet,
body fluid, potassium, diluted milk with sugar
