WGU HESI Nutrition D440 Study Guides (Victoria, Kareem &
Stephanie) | Latest Update 2025/2026
Which energy source provides the highest energy value? - correct answerFat
Which recommendation promotes health by suggesting energy intake levels for
maintaining body weight within specific age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity
categories? - correct answerEstimated energy requirement
During which stage of life do women store more fat? - correct answerPregnancy
Which statement by the patient demonstrates that they understand the concept of a
healthy weight range?
"I should aim for a BMI of 16 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 25 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 29 kg/m²." - correct answer"I should aim for a BMI of 24
kg/m²."
Which energy requirement is known as the thermic effect of food? - correct answerThe
energy required for the processes of digestion, absorption, and transportation of
nutrients to the cell.
Which food item is categorized as energy-dense food? - correct answerFried meat
Which form of energy is required for involuntary body functions like brain and nerve
activities? - correct answerElectrical energy
When referring to body energy, which statement is associated to energy unit
measurements?
Kilojoules are commonly used on food labels.
Joules are region-specific energy measurements.
Kilocalorie and calorie are interchangeable terms.
Calorie is the term most often used in scientific literature. - correct answerKilojoules are
commonly used on food labels
A clinician is measuring an athlete's basal energy expenditure (BEE). Which factor
would the clinician consider that contributes more to BEE? - correct answerLean body
mass
,A clinician is measuring the basal energy expenditure of athletes before and after a
sporting event. Which method does the clinician use for a high degree of accuracy? -
correct answerVentilated hood
Which area of the body provides unlimited fat storage for the body to use as energy? -
correct answerAdipose tissue
When counseling a patient with a metabolic condition, which activity would the nurse
explain uses the greatest amount of energy in the body? - correct answerRespiratory
effort
Which nutrient provides 9 kcal of energy per gram? - correct answerLipids
Which unit of measurement is the international unit of measurement for energy? -
correct answerJoule (j)
When reading the fact label for a nutritional product, which expression of energy is
commonly used throughout the world? - correct answerKilojoules
When food is not available, such as during sleep, the body draws from its stored
energy. Which stored energy source is responsible for maintaining normal glucose
levels during sleep? - correct answerGlycogen
Most of the kilocalories in fruits come from which food category? - correct
answerCarbohydrates
Which step helps maintain energy balance in the body? - correct answerEnsure that the
food energy intake matches body energy output as an average over time.
Which substance would the nurse inform the patient to choose when looking for
nutrient-dense foods? - correct answerDairy substitutes
Basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and lean muscle mass are included in which
category of risk factors for obesity? - correct answerPhysiologic
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - correct answerBMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ... - correct
answernutrition deficiency.
Which patient would need more water? - correct answer(A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on - correct answermechanical
soft
, Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer... - correct
answerbroccoli, cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods. - correct answer???
Folic acid Is found in .... - correct answeryogurt.
1 oz = ? mL - correct answer30 ml
1 cup = ? oz - correct answer8 oz
BMI Ranges: - correct answer18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram - correct answer9
4
4
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease) - correct
answerFluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Renal Disease diet - correct answerfluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low
potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: - correct answerCranberries, 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 - correct answerFluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day &
suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Heart Health Diet: - correct answerDecrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
Stephanie) | Latest Update 2025/2026
Which energy source provides the highest energy value? - correct answerFat
Which recommendation promotes health by suggesting energy intake levels for
maintaining body weight within specific age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity
categories? - correct answerEstimated energy requirement
During which stage of life do women store more fat? - correct answerPregnancy
Which statement by the patient demonstrates that they understand the concept of a
healthy weight range?
"I should aim for a BMI of 16 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 25 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 29 kg/m²." - correct answer"I should aim for a BMI of 24
kg/m²."
Which energy requirement is known as the thermic effect of food? - correct answerThe
energy required for the processes of digestion, absorption, and transportation of
nutrients to the cell.
Which food item is categorized as energy-dense food? - correct answerFried meat
Which form of energy is required for involuntary body functions like brain and nerve
activities? - correct answerElectrical energy
When referring to body energy, which statement is associated to energy unit
measurements?
Kilojoules are commonly used on food labels.
Joules are region-specific energy measurements.
Kilocalorie and calorie are interchangeable terms.
Calorie is the term most often used in scientific literature. - correct answerKilojoules are
commonly used on food labels
A clinician is measuring an athlete's basal energy expenditure (BEE). Which factor
would the clinician consider that contributes more to BEE? - correct answerLean body
mass
,A clinician is measuring the basal energy expenditure of athletes before and after a
sporting event. Which method does the clinician use for a high degree of accuracy? -
correct answerVentilated hood
Which area of the body provides unlimited fat storage for the body to use as energy? -
correct answerAdipose tissue
When counseling a patient with a metabolic condition, which activity would the nurse
explain uses the greatest amount of energy in the body? - correct answerRespiratory
effort
Which nutrient provides 9 kcal of energy per gram? - correct answerLipids
Which unit of measurement is the international unit of measurement for energy? -
correct answerJoule (j)
When reading the fact label for a nutritional product, which expression of energy is
commonly used throughout the world? - correct answerKilojoules
When food is not available, such as during sleep, the body draws from its stored
energy. Which stored energy source is responsible for maintaining normal glucose
levels during sleep? - correct answerGlycogen
Most of the kilocalories in fruits come from which food category? - correct
answerCarbohydrates
Which step helps maintain energy balance in the body? - correct answerEnsure that the
food energy intake matches body energy output as an average over time.
Which substance would the nurse inform the patient to choose when looking for
nutrient-dense foods? - correct answerDairy substitutes
Basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and lean muscle mass are included in which
category of risk factors for obesity? - correct answerPhysiologic
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - correct answerBMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ... - correct
answernutrition deficiency.
Which patient would need more water? - correct answer(A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on - correct answermechanical
soft
, Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer... - correct
answerbroccoli, cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods. - correct answer???
Folic acid Is found in .... - correct answeryogurt.
1 oz = ? mL - correct answer30 ml
1 cup = ? oz - correct answer8 oz
BMI Ranges: - correct answer18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram - correct answer9
4
4
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease) - correct
answerFluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Renal Disease diet - correct answerfluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low
potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: - correct answerCranberries, 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 - correct answerFluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day &
suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Heart Health Diet: - correct answerDecrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
