WGU C787 – Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science
| Complete Study Guide & Exam Prep (Latest Update
2025/2026)
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a
balanced meal? - correct answerc. Spices or herbs are added to season food without
adding salt.
Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to
start cooking healthy on a budget? - correct answerb. Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations? - correct answerd. Estimated average requirement
(EAR)
Which statement is appropriate about adequate intake (AI) for infants? - correct
answerb. Adequate intakes of protein have not been established for infants 7 through
12 months of age
When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120
calories from fat, is appropriate.
How should the nurse respond? - correct answerd. It depends on the amount of other
nutrients in the snack
Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended percent daily value for calcium
for a healthy adolescent girl? - correct answerc. 130% of daily value
A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client with a BMI of 31
kg/m 2, a history of hypertension, and a low albumin level.
Which three interventions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client? -
correct answera. Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic kidney disease? -
correct answera. Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet? - correct answera. Hard-
boiled egg
,When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a body mass index of 16 kg/m 2.
For which three conditions are the patient at increased risk? - correct answerc. Infertility
e. Osteoporosis
f. Premature death
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program for employees.
Several employees have stated goals for the class.
Which employee goal is appropriate and realistic? - correct answera. I want to increase
my energy level so I can have fun with my kids
Which two patients have effectively reduced their risk of complications associated with
overweight or obesity after implementing a diet and exercise program?
Choose 2 answers - correct answerc. A patient with initial weight: 180 pounds (81 kg);
weight lost: 18 pounds (8.1 kg)
d. A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50 pounds (22 kg)
A nurse is evaluating a 12-year-old patient who has a body mass index (BMI) of 32
kg/m 2 and his family.
Which two parental statements indicate a behavior linked to childhood obesity?
Choose 2 answers - correct answera. "We give our child a cookie during stressful
situations."
d. "Our child is expected to study, limiting time for exercise."
A middle school nurse is developing a program to help students control or prevent
obesity.
Which two approaches will promote long-term student success?
Choose 2 answers - correct answerb. Encourage students to critique media messages
about food.
d. Avoid using food as a reward for students' accomplishments.
A nurse is teaching a group of patients about methods to modify eating habits to
promote weight management.
Which two patient statements indicate successful learning?
Choose 2 answers - correct answera. "When I want food, I ask myself, 'Am I hungry?'"
d. "I have five small meals to sustain my energy level."
What is the smallest percentage of weight loss that has consistently shown to improve
health and prevent weight-related health problems? - correct answera. 10%
Which fat should be avoided in a plan for healthy eating? - correct answerb. Trans fats
,What is not a risk of malnutrition in adolescents? - correct answerd. Juvenile rheumatoid
arthritis
A nurse evaluates a patient's understanding about lifestyle modifications to control
hypertension.
Which statement made by the patient would indicate the need for further instruction? -
correct answerc. "I will keep fat intake below 40%."
A nurse evaluates a patient's understanding about lifestyle modifications to control
hypertension.
Which two statements from the patient would indicate the education was effective?
Choose 2 answers - correct answera. "I will decrease my daily sodium to 1,600 mg."
b. "I will walk briskly for 30 minutes most days."
Why should physical activity be increased slowly for a sedentary patient?
Choose 2 answers - correct answerc. To help prevent failure with the activity
d. To help the patient burn more calories
Which information should a nurse analyze to calculate a patient's physical activity level
(PAL) to help with weight management? - correct answera. Basal energy expenditure;
total energy expenditure
How does fiber help protect against type 2 diabetes? - correct answerc. By delaying the
absorption of glucose by the body
A nurse assesses a patient with prediabetes and finds that the patient has an elevated
fasting blood glucose level. The nurse suggests that the patient begin a moderate
exercise program.
How will an exercise program affect the patient's health? - correct answerd. It will
increase insulin production from the pancreas
A patient who is obese and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is worried about the
complications of diabetes. The nurse wants to suggest a long-term goal to help the
patient minimize complications.
Which long-term goal is an appropriate suggestion? - correct answerd. Reducing and
maintaining body weight by at least 10%
A school nurse evaluates the understanding of a high school health class about
exercise recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.
Which student statement indicates a need for further instruction? - correct answerc. "My
lifeguard job at the pool provides the activity that I need."
, An occupational health nurse tours a business after implementing a program to promote
employee health.
Which three positive outcomes demonstrate program success?
Choose 3 answers - correct answerb. A desk worker uses a standing workstation.
c. The vending machine contains nutritious snack options.
f. There are bicycles in the rack in front of the building.
The parents of an overweight child ask the nurse for recommendations to help the child
develop healthier eating habits.
Which three dietary recommendations should the nurse make for this child?
Choose
3 answers - correct answerb. Avoid eating while watching TV.
e. Reduce the number of meals eaten at restaurants.
f. Eat whole food snacks, like fresh fruits.
A nurse is counseling a woman who is considering pregnancy. The patient asks about
alcohol use during pregnancy.
Which statement by the nurse about alcohol use is accurate? - correct answerc. "Infants
exposed to alcohol in utero may have mental retardation."
Which factors increase the risk of a woman delivering a preterm infant?
Choose 3 answers - correct answera. A body mass index of 30-35
d. Use of tobacco products
e. Diagnosis of gestational diabetes
What information should a nurse provide to a pregnant woman regarding nutritional
needs during pregnancy? - correct answerb. There is an increased need for protein.
What instruction should a nurse provide a mother asking to decrease the risk of dental
cavities in a teething infant? - correct answerb. Avoid sharing utensils with the infant
Which nutrient needs to be supplied in a bioavailable form for an individual on a
vegetarian diet? - correct answera. Calcium
Which three strategies are appropriate for teaching an 18-year-old patient about
nutrition?
Choose 3 answers - correct answerb. Gear the nutritional counseling toward specific
goals.
c. Focus on nutritional concerns that impact the teen's appearance.
| Complete Study Guide & Exam Prep (Latest Update
2025/2026)
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a
balanced meal? - correct answerc. Spices or herbs are added to season food without
adding salt.
Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to
start cooking healthy on a budget? - correct answerb. Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations? - correct answerd. Estimated average requirement
(EAR)
Which statement is appropriate about adequate intake (AI) for infants? - correct
answerb. Adequate intakes of protein have not been established for infants 7 through
12 months of age
When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120
calories from fat, is appropriate.
How should the nurse respond? - correct answerd. It depends on the amount of other
nutrients in the snack
Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended percent daily value for calcium
for a healthy adolescent girl? - correct answerc. 130% of daily value
A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client with a BMI of 31
kg/m 2, a history of hypertension, and a low albumin level.
Which three interventions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client? -
correct answera. Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic kidney disease? -
correct answera. Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet? - correct answera. Hard-
boiled egg
,When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a body mass index of 16 kg/m 2.
For which three conditions are the patient at increased risk? - correct answerc. Infertility
e. Osteoporosis
f. Premature death
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program for employees.
Several employees have stated goals for the class.
Which employee goal is appropriate and realistic? - correct answera. I want to increase
my energy level so I can have fun with my kids
Which two patients have effectively reduced their risk of complications associated with
overweight or obesity after implementing a diet and exercise program?
Choose 2 answers - correct answerc. A patient with initial weight: 180 pounds (81 kg);
weight lost: 18 pounds (8.1 kg)
d. A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50 pounds (22 kg)
A nurse is evaluating a 12-year-old patient who has a body mass index (BMI) of 32
kg/m 2 and his family.
Which two parental statements indicate a behavior linked to childhood obesity?
Choose 2 answers - correct answera. "We give our child a cookie during stressful
situations."
d. "Our child is expected to study, limiting time for exercise."
A middle school nurse is developing a program to help students control or prevent
obesity.
Which two approaches will promote long-term student success?
Choose 2 answers - correct answerb. Encourage students to critique media messages
about food.
d. Avoid using food as a reward for students' accomplishments.
A nurse is teaching a group of patients about methods to modify eating habits to
promote weight management.
Which two patient statements indicate successful learning?
Choose 2 answers - correct answera. "When I want food, I ask myself, 'Am I hungry?'"
d. "I have five small meals to sustain my energy level."
What is the smallest percentage of weight loss that has consistently shown to improve
health and prevent weight-related health problems? - correct answera. 10%
Which fat should be avoided in a plan for healthy eating? - correct answerb. Trans fats
,What is not a risk of malnutrition in adolescents? - correct answerd. Juvenile rheumatoid
arthritis
A nurse evaluates a patient's understanding about lifestyle modifications to control
hypertension.
Which statement made by the patient would indicate the need for further instruction? -
correct answerc. "I will keep fat intake below 40%."
A nurse evaluates a patient's understanding about lifestyle modifications to control
hypertension.
Which two statements from the patient would indicate the education was effective?
Choose 2 answers - correct answera. "I will decrease my daily sodium to 1,600 mg."
b. "I will walk briskly for 30 minutes most days."
Why should physical activity be increased slowly for a sedentary patient?
Choose 2 answers - correct answerc. To help prevent failure with the activity
d. To help the patient burn more calories
Which information should a nurse analyze to calculate a patient's physical activity level
(PAL) to help with weight management? - correct answera. Basal energy expenditure;
total energy expenditure
How does fiber help protect against type 2 diabetes? - correct answerc. By delaying the
absorption of glucose by the body
A nurse assesses a patient with prediabetes and finds that the patient has an elevated
fasting blood glucose level. The nurse suggests that the patient begin a moderate
exercise program.
How will an exercise program affect the patient's health? - correct answerd. It will
increase insulin production from the pancreas
A patient who is obese and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is worried about the
complications of diabetes. The nurse wants to suggest a long-term goal to help the
patient minimize complications.
Which long-term goal is an appropriate suggestion? - correct answerd. Reducing and
maintaining body weight by at least 10%
A school nurse evaluates the understanding of a high school health class about
exercise recommendations for a healthy lifestyle.
Which student statement indicates a need for further instruction? - correct answerc. "My
lifeguard job at the pool provides the activity that I need."
, An occupational health nurse tours a business after implementing a program to promote
employee health.
Which three positive outcomes demonstrate program success?
Choose 3 answers - correct answerb. A desk worker uses a standing workstation.
c. The vending machine contains nutritious snack options.
f. There are bicycles in the rack in front of the building.
The parents of an overweight child ask the nurse for recommendations to help the child
develop healthier eating habits.
Which three dietary recommendations should the nurse make for this child?
Choose
3 answers - correct answerb. Avoid eating while watching TV.
e. Reduce the number of meals eaten at restaurants.
f. Eat whole food snacks, like fresh fruits.
A nurse is counseling a woman who is considering pregnancy. The patient asks about
alcohol use during pregnancy.
Which statement by the nurse about alcohol use is accurate? - correct answerc. "Infants
exposed to alcohol in utero may have mental retardation."
Which factors increase the risk of a woman delivering a preterm infant?
Choose 3 answers - correct answera. A body mass index of 30-35
d. Use of tobacco products
e. Diagnosis of gestational diabetes
What information should a nurse provide to a pregnant woman regarding nutritional
needs during pregnancy? - correct answerb. There is an increased need for protein.
What instruction should a nurse provide a mother asking to decrease the risk of dental
cavities in a teething infant? - correct answerb. Avoid sharing utensils with the infant
Which nutrient needs to be supplied in a bioavailable form for an individual on a
vegetarian diet? - correct answera. Calcium
Which three strategies are appropriate for teaching an 18-year-old patient about
nutrition?
Choose 3 answers - correct answerb. Gear the nutritional counseling toward specific
goals.
c. Focus on nutritional concerns that impact the teen's appearance.
