WGU NUTRITION D440 EXAM 2026
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
⫸ PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at
risk for ... Answer: nutrition deficiency.
⫸ Which patient would need more water? Answer: (A. Breastfeeding)
⫸ know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on Answer:
mechanical soft
⫸ Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium,
offer... Answer: broccoli, cheese.
⫸ Know nutrient dense foods. Answer: ???
⫸ Folic acid Is found in .... Answer: yogurt.
⫸ 1 oz = ? mL Answer: 30 ml
⫸ 1 cup = ? oz Answer: 8 oz
,⫸ BMI Ranges: Answer: 18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
⫸ Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram Answer: 9
4
4
⫸ Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease)
Answer: Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of
proteins)
⫸ Renal Disease diet Answer: fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low
protein, low potassium, high calcium
⫸ Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: Answer: Cranberries, 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 Answer: Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during
the day & suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
⫸ Heart Health Diet: Answer: Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
⫸ DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL Answer: Low sodium, low
fat, high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
⫸ Celiac Disease diet: Answer: 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
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
⫸ PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at
risk for ... Answer: nutrition deficiency.
⫸ Which patient would need more water? Answer: (A. Breastfeeding)
⫸ know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on Answer:
mechanical soft
⫸ Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium,
offer... Answer: broccoli, cheese.
⫸ Know nutrient dense foods. Answer: ???
⫸ Folic acid Is found in .... Answer: yogurt.
⫸ 1 oz = ? mL Answer: 30 ml
⫸ 1 cup = ? oz Answer: 8 oz
,⫸ BMI Ranges: Answer: 18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
⫸ Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram Answer: 9
4
4
⫸ Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease)
Answer: Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of
proteins)
⫸ Renal Disease diet Answer: fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low
protein, low potassium, high calcium
⫸ Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: Answer: Cranberries, 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 Answer: Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during
the day & suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
⫸ Heart Health Diet: Answer: Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
⫸ DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL Answer: Low sodium, low
fat, high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
⫸ Celiac Disease diet: Answer: 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
