EXAM STUDY GUIDE: WGU D440 HEALTH
AND WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL
SCIENCE, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is the first thing you should do when treating anemia?
Correct the underlying cause
What is the diet for Iron deficiency?
increase iron-rich foods: iron-fortified foods, breads, and cereals.
Who is at risk for iron deficiency?
toddlers
What deficiencies are people with celiac disease at risk for?
deficiency in calcium, iron, fiber, B vitamins
Cholecystitis diet.
small frequent meals, decrease fat (usually causes flare-up). Once
gallbladder is removed, it may need to limit fats.
,Hepatitis diet protein
1.0-1.2 g/day
hepatitis carbs
about 50%
hepatitis fats
fat 30%
Hepatitis sodium
sodium: 2mg
Cirrhosis Protein
0.8-1.2 (based on sensitivity)
Cirrhosis carbs
about 50%
Cirrhosis fats
30%.
Causes of dysphagia
is a fairly common problem arising from many causes, including stroke,
aging, developmental disabilities, and nervous system diseases.
,Dysphagia diet
Thin liquids are the most difficult food form to swallow. Depending on the
level of dysphagia, liquids may need to be thickened. Thickening agents
include baby rice, commercially prepared thickeners, potato flakes, or
mashed potatoes. Levels of thickness include thick (yogurt or pudding
consistency) and medium thick (nectar consistency).
Which dietary modifications would you possibly see this in anemia?
Excessive cow’s milk intake (>24 oz/day) in children, malnutrition, Vegan,
Vegetarian
How do you treat anorexia due to chemotherapy?
Consume small, frequent, high-calorie meals and snacks (regardless of
hunger)
Add extra protein and calories to food to get the most out of each bite
Choose foods that appeal to the sense of smell
Experiment with different foods
Prepare and store small portions of favorite foods for ready access
Arrange for help with purchasing and preparing food and meals
, Perform frequent mouth care to relieve symptoms and to decrease
aftertastes
Participate in physical activity, when possible, to increase appetite
Low carb diet
Decreases the body’s capacity for work, which intensifies over time.
Physically active individuals on low-carb diets are susceptible to fatigue,
ketoacidosis, and dehydration.
Which foods should you avoid with celiac disease?
Avoid Rhye, Oats, Wheat (ROW), barley
Where is Avoid Rhye, Oats, Wheat (ROW), barley found?
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.
cirrhosis diet
Small, frequent meals, low-fat diet (for patients with steatorrhea[increase
in fat secretion in stool]), Vitamin and mineral supplementation to prevent
further complications (Vitamins A, D, E, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium,
Selenium, Thiamin, Folate)
AND WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL
SCIENCE, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is the first thing you should do when treating anemia?
Correct the underlying cause
What is the diet for Iron deficiency?
increase iron-rich foods: iron-fortified foods, breads, and cereals.
Who is at risk for iron deficiency?
toddlers
What deficiencies are people with celiac disease at risk for?
deficiency in calcium, iron, fiber, B vitamins
Cholecystitis diet.
small frequent meals, decrease fat (usually causes flare-up). Once
gallbladder is removed, it may need to limit fats.
,Hepatitis diet protein
1.0-1.2 g/day
hepatitis carbs
about 50%
hepatitis fats
fat 30%
Hepatitis sodium
sodium: 2mg
Cirrhosis Protein
0.8-1.2 (based on sensitivity)
Cirrhosis carbs
about 50%
Cirrhosis fats
30%.
Causes of dysphagia
is a fairly common problem arising from many causes, including stroke,
aging, developmental disabilities, and nervous system diseases.
,Dysphagia diet
Thin liquids are the most difficult food form to swallow. Depending on the
level of dysphagia, liquids may need to be thickened. Thickening agents
include baby rice, commercially prepared thickeners, potato flakes, or
mashed potatoes. Levels of thickness include thick (yogurt or pudding
consistency) and medium thick (nectar consistency).
Which dietary modifications would you possibly see this in anemia?
Excessive cow’s milk intake (>24 oz/day) in children, malnutrition, Vegan,
Vegetarian
How do you treat anorexia due to chemotherapy?
Consume small, frequent, high-calorie meals and snacks (regardless of
hunger)
Add extra protein and calories to food to get the most out of each bite
Choose foods that appeal to the sense of smell
Experiment with different foods
Prepare and store small portions of favorite foods for ready access
Arrange for help with purchasing and preparing food and meals
, Perform frequent mouth care to relieve symptoms and to decrease
aftertastes
Participate in physical activity, when possible, to increase appetite
Low carb diet
Decreases the body’s capacity for work, which intensifies over time.
Physically active individuals on low-carb diets are susceptible to fatigue,
ketoacidosis, and dehydration.
Which foods should you avoid with celiac disease?
Avoid Rhye, Oats, Wheat (ROW), barley
Where is Avoid Rhye, Oats, Wheat (ROW), barley found?
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.
cirrhosis diet
Small, frequent meals, low-fat diet (for patients with steatorrhea[increase
in fat secretion in stool]), Vitamin and mineral supplementation to prevent
further complications (Vitamins A, D, E, Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium,
Selenium, Thiamin, Folate)
