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Nutritional Science WGU EXAM WITH |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
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Which statement is an appropriate nutritional
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recommendation when planning a balanced meal? - |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. Spices or herbs are added to
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season food without adding salt.
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Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to
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suggest to a client who wants to start cooking healthy on
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a budget? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. Buy nonperishable
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food in bulk.
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Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides
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information to assist in developing recommendations for
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populations? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d. Estimated |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
average requirement (EAR) |\ |\
Which statement is appropriate about adequate intake
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(AI) for infants? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b. Adequate
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intakes of protein have not been established for infants 7
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through 12 months of age |\ |\ |\ |\
,When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a
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snack with 240 calories, 120 calories from fat, is
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How should the nurse respond? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔d. It depends on the amount of other nutrients in the
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snack
Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended
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percent daily value for calcium for a healthy adolescent
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girl? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. 130% of daily value
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A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs
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of a client with a BMI of 31 kg/m 2, a history of
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hypertension, and a low albumin level. |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
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Which three interventions should the nurse include in the
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teaching plan for this client? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a.
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Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
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b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
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c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
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Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early
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chronic kidney disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a.
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Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
, Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium
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diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. Hard-boiled egg
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When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a
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body mass index of 16 kg/m 2. |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
For which three conditions are the patient at increased
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risk? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. Infertility
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e. Osteoporosis
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f. Premature death
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The occupational health nurse is starting a weight
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management program for employees. Several employees |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
have stated goals for the class.
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Which employee goal is appropriate and realistic? -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. I want to increase my energy |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
level so I can have fun with my kids
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Which two patients have effectively reduced their risk of
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complications associated with overweight or obesity after |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
implementing a diet and exercise program? |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
Choose 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. A patient
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with initial weight: 180 pounds (81 kg); weight lost: 18
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pounds (8.1 kg) |\ |\
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