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WGU HESI Nutrition - D440 (Victoria + Kareem + Stephanie Study Guides
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1. Know blood tests test BMI and albumin
nutritional status: ...

2. PT who has issues nutrition deficiency.
swallowing (dyspha-
gia) will always be the
most at risk for ...

3. Which patient would (A. Breastfeeding)
need more water?

4. know what diet for a mechanical soft
pt who lost their den-
tures would be on

5. Athletic patient com- broccoli, cheese.
plains with leg
cramps due to low
calcium, offer...

6. Know nutrient dense ???
foods.

7. Folic acid Is found in yogurt.
....

8. 1 oz = ? mL 30 ml

9. 1 cup = ? oz 8 oz

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


, WGU HESI Nutrition - D440 (Victoria + Kareem + Stephanie Study Guides
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11. Fat = ? per gram 9
Carbs = ? per gram 4
Protein = ? per gram 4

12. Glomerulonephritis Fluid restriction
diet: caused by Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
untreated strep (a Decrease Protein
kidney disease) Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)

13. Renal Disease diet fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low potassium, high calcium

14. Urinary Tract infec- Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yo-
tions (UTI) diet: gurt)
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

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

16. Heart Health Diet: Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber

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

18. Celiac Disease diet: 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


, WGU HESI Nutrition - D440 (Victoria + Kareem + Stephanie Study Guides
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fp97lk


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

20. Peritonitis diet: in- Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole
flammation of the lin- grains (if no allergy), dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and sea veg-
ing of stomach etables. Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and especially
sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or vegetable oil

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

22. Diverticulitis: High fiber, no nuts/seeds

23. Hemorrhoids diet: Increase fiber and increase fluid intake.

24. Diabetes diet: Low carbs, low sugar, count carbs
What isn't a Refined sugar/carbs: avocado

25. Hyperthyroidism diet 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

26. Osteoporosis diet: High calcium, high vitamin D

27. Foods to prevent can- High protein & soft diet
cer: Limit salty foods and salt-preserved foods, limit consumption of ener-
gy-dense foods, particularly processed foods that are high in added sugar,
low in fiber, or high in fat, avoid fried foods
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