WGU NUTRITION D440 EXAM 2026
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW WITH FULL
SOLUTION SET
⫸ Cholecystitis diet. Answer: Small frequent meals to avoid flare ups.
GB removal surgery might need to limit fats.
⫸ Glomerulonephritis Diet. Answer: No major diet changes; monitor I
& O status.
⫸ Kidney Disease Diet. Answer: Prescribed control: protein, sodium,
phosphorus , calcium, potassium and fluids.
Potential modification: Fiber, cholesterol and fat
On hemodialysis: More restrictive protein and fluid and if deficient add
specific nutrients.
⫸ Osteoporosis Diet. Answer: Importance: Healthy bone development
Nutrients: Protein, Ca, P, Cu,Mg, Mn, P, Zn, Vit CDK
⫸ Hyperthyroidsm Diet. Answer: Low iodine foods.
Iron sources: Greens, Lentils,Nuts/Grains,Poultry and Red meat
Selenium sources:
Zinc sources:
, Calcium and Vit D :
Healthy Fats :
⫸ PKU Diet. Answer: Foods to avoid: nutrasweet,gum, diet soda,frozen
dessert,gelatins and puddings. SG candies and cookies
⫸ High Fiber Diet. Answer: Useful for constipation and IBS
Food sources: grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables
Soluble fiber & insoluble fibers
DRI: 20-35 Mg/day
⫸ Diabetic diet. Answer: Purpose: controlling carbohydrates intake and
blood sugar
Foods to consume: complex carbs veggies and fruits
Foods to avoid: simple carbs, sugar and starchy foods
⫸ Hypoglacemia. Answer: Blood glucose below 70 mg/dl or rapid
drop.( too little insulin)
⫸ Types of diabetes. Answer: Type I: requires insulin after carbs
Type II: Improvement with weight loss,healthy eating and increased
working out. .
Foods that spike insulin: Rice, bread, fruits, sugar vegetables and fruits.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW WITH FULL
SOLUTION SET
⫸ Cholecystitis diet. Answer: Small frequent meals to avoid flare ups.
GB removal surgery might need to limit fats.
⫸ Glomerulonephritis Diet. Answer: No major diet changes; monitor I
& O status.
⫸ Kidney Disease Diet. Answer: Prescribed control: protein, sodium,
phosphorus , calcium, potassium and fluids.
Potential modification: Fiber, cholesterol and fat
On hemodialysis: More restrictive protein and fluid and if deficient add
specific nutrients.
⫸ Osteoporosis Diet. Answer: Importance: Healthy bone development
Nutrients: Protein, Ca, P, Cu,Mg, Mn, P, Zn, Vit CDK
⫸ Hyperthyroidsm Diet. Answer: Low iodine foods.
Iron sources: Greens, Lentils,Nuts/Grains,Poultry and Red meat
Selenium sources:
Zinc sources:
, Calcium and Vit D :
Healthy Fats :
⫸ PKU Diet. Answer: Foods to avoid: nutrasweet,gum, diet soda,frozen
dessert,gelatins and puddings. SG candies and cookies
⫸ High Fiber Diet. Answer: Useful for constipation and IBS
Food sources: grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables
Soluble fiber & insoluble fibers
DRI: 20-35 Mg/day
⫸ Diabetic diet. Answer: Purpose: controlling carbohydrates intake and
blood sugar
Foods to consume: complex carbs veggies and fruits
Foods to avoid: simple carbs, sugar and starchy foods
⫸ Hypoglacemia. Answer: Blood glucose below 70 mg/dl or rapid
drop.( too little insulin)
⫸ Types of diabetes. Answer: Type I: requires insulin after carbs
Type II: Improvement with weight loss,healthy eating and increased
working out. .
Foods that spike insulin: Rice, bread, fruits, sugar vegetables and fruits.
