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WGU: D440 - HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE ( LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADE
A | 100% CORRECT
When using MyPlate, participants are provided a recommendation of serving amounts from each
food group. What other information can an individual expect in the recommendation? - ANS-
Calorie intake
What food group is included in the MyPlate visual pattern? - ANS-Dairy
Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Protein
An older patient with heart failure is reviewing menu options and wants to reduce sodium intake.
What is the recommended daily sodium intake? - ANS-1500 mg/day
Which is a recommendation from "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate - ANS-Make half
your grains whole grains.
To sustain life, the nutrients in food must perform which 3 functions in the body? - ANS-Build
tissue
WGU: D440 - HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE ( LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADE
A | 100% CORRECT
When using MyPlate, participants are provided a recommendation of serving amounts from each
food group. What other information can an individual expect in the recommendation? - ANS-
Calorie intake
What food group is included in the MyPlate visual pattern? - ANS-Dairy
Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Protein
An older patient with heart failure is reviewing menu options and wants to reduce sodium intake.
What is the recommended daily sodium intake? - ANS-1500 mg/day
Which is a recommendation from "Choose MyPlate's 10 Tips to a Great Plate - ANS-Make half
your grains whole grains.
To sustain life, the nutrients in food must perform which 3 functions in the body? - ANS-Build
tissue
