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WGU HESI Nutrition - D440 (Study Guides) Questions With
Answers.
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - accurate answers-BMI and
albumin

PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk
for ... - accurate answers-nutrition deficiency.

Which patient would need more water? - accurate answers-(A. Breastfeeding)

know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on - accurate
answers-mechanical soft

Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer... -
accurate answers-broccoli, cheese.

Know nutrient dense foods. - accurate answers-???

Folic acid Is found in .... - accurate answers-yogurt.

1 oz = ? mL - accurate answers-30 ml

1 cup = ? oz - accurate answers-8 oz

BMI Ranges: - accurate answers-18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)

Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram - accurate answers-9
4
4

Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease) -
accurate answers-Fluid restriction

,Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)

Renal Disease diet - accurate answers-fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low
protein, low potassium, high calcium

Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: - accurate answers-Cranberries,
blueberries, raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft
drinks, and chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices

Heart Failure diet - accurate answers-Fluid restriction (spread out fluids
during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol

Heart Health Diet: - accurate answers-Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber

DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL - accurate answers-Low sodium, low fat,
high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*

Celiac Disease diet: - accurate answers-Gluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made
from wheat, rye, oats, or barley, such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers,
cereal, spaghetti, macaroni noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal

Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth - accurate
answers-Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein &
calorie, avoid alcohol and spicy foods

Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach - accurate answers-Eat
foods high in B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole grains (if
no allergy), dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and sea vegetables. Avoid

, refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Use healthy
oils in foods, such as olive oil or vegetable oil

Cholecystitis diet: - accurate answers-low fat, high fiber and protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.

Diverticulitis: - accurate answers-High fiber, no nuts/seeds

Hemorrhoids diet: - accurate answers-Increase fiber and increase fluid intake.

Diabetes diet: - accurate answers-Low carbs, low sugar, count carbs
What isn't a Refined sugar/carbs: avocado

Hyperthyroidism diet - accurate answers-High protein, High calorie, LOW
FIBER
Low iodine: non-iodized salts, decaffeinated coffee or tea, egg whites, fresh or
canned fruit, unsalted nuts and nut butters, homemade breads or breads
made without salt, dairy, and eggs, popcorn with non-iodized salt, oats,
potatoes, honey, maple syrup, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collard
greens, kale, mustard, rutabaga

Osteoporosis diet: - accurate answers-High calcium, high vitamin D

Foods to prevent cancer: - accurate answers-High protein & soft diet
Limit salty foods and salt-preserved foods, limit consumption of energy-dense
foods, particularly processed foods that are high in added sugar, low in fiber,
or high in fat, avoid fried foods

Vitamin K foods - accurate answers-(K for Kale)
Dark green leafy veggies, eggs, carrots, liver, tomatoes, potatoes, peanut
butter
Blood clotting, deficiency: easily bruised

Vitamin E foods - accurate answers-(E for Extra virgin olive OIL)
Vegetable oil, nuts

Vitamin A foods - accurate answers-(A for apricots & orange foods)
Orange-yellow veggies, fatty fish, dairy
Cantaloupe, carrots, leafy greens

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