WGU Nutrition D440 Competed Study Guide Exam
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How do we assess nutritional status?
Physical appearance (health of eyes and hair)
anthropometric measurements (weight, body composition)
biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status)
What is recommended for an infant diet during the first year of life?
Breastfeed for at least the first full year of life, and supplement with a vitamin K
shot at birth and daily vitamin D drops
What is recommended for a child who is not breastfeeding?
Use iron-fortified formula for any infant who is not breastfeeding
What age should water and juice be avoided?
Water and juice are unnecessary for the breastfed infants during the first 6
months of life
,When should you introduce cow's milk?
at the end of the first year. Provide whole milk, not reduced-fat or fat-free
milk, until 2 years of age
What allergens should be avoided as first solid foods?
wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts
What should you not give a child under one year of age to avoid botulism
toxicity?
Honey and corn syrup
Which foods should be avoided until children are older because they are a
choking hazard?
hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries, peanut butter, and round
candy
What are the energy needs of an infant?
80-120 calories per kg of body weight
What protein source do babies need the first 6 months of life?
breastmilk
,What protein sources do babies need after 6 months of life?
Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products
What percent of daily calories are recommended for carbohydrates?
45-65%
What percent of daily calories are recommended for fats?
20-35%
What percent of daily calories are recommended for proteins?
10-35%
What is needed prenatally for a client?
Folate, Vitamin D, and Choline
What are some risks with teen pregnancy?
increased rates of low birth weight, preterm delivery, and infant mortality.
How many calorie should be added to a diet of a pregnant woman in the first
trimester?
none
, How many calories should be added to a diet of a pregnant woman in the
second trimester?
+300 kcal/day
How many calories should be added to the diet of a pregnant woman in the third
trimester?
+500 kcal/day
What is the carb requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
Minimum carb req. increases from 130 g/day to 175 g/day. Focus on whole grains,
legumes, fruits, and vegetables.
What is the fat requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
Minimum fat req. increases from 12 g/d to 13 g/d
What is the alpha-linolenic acid requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
alpha-linolenic acid increases from 1.1 g/d to 1.4 g/d –
What foods can add alpha-linolenic acid to the diet?
flax, chia, canola, walnut, soybean oil
2026 \latest update with complete questions and
correct detailed answers \verified 100% Graded A+
How do we assess nutritional status?
Physical appearance (health of eyes and hair)
anthropometric measurements (weight, body composition)
biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status)
What is recommended for an infant diet during the first year of life?
Breastfeed for at least the first full year of life, and supplement with a vitamin K
shot at birth and daily vitamin D drops
What is recommended for a child who is not breastfeeding?
Use iron-fortified formula for any infant who is not breastfeeding
What age should water and juice be avoided?
Water and juice are unnecessary for the breastfed infants during the first 6
months of life
,When should you introduce cow's milk?
at the end of the first year. Provide whole milk, not reduced-fat or fat-free
milk, until 2 years of age
What allergens should be avoided as first solid foods?
wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts
What should you not give a child under one year of age to avoid botulism
toxicity?
Honey and corn syrup
Which foods should be avoided until children are older because they are a
choking hazard?
hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries, peanut butter, and round
candy
What are the energy needs of an infant?
80-120 calories per kg of body weight
What protein source do babies need the first 6 months of life?
breastmilk
,What protein sources do babies need after 6 months of life?
Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products
What percent of daily calories are recommended for carbohydrates?
45-65%
What percent of daily calories are recommended for fats?
20-35%
What percent of daily calories are recommended for proteins?
10-35%
What is needed prenatally for a client?
Folate, Vitamin D, and Choline
What are some risks with teen pregnancy?
increased rates of low birth weight, preterm delivery, and infant mortality.
How many calorie should be added to a diet of a pregnant woman in the first
trimester?
none
, How many calories should be added to a diet of a pregnant woman in the
second trimester?
+300 kcal/day
How many calories should be added to the diet of a pregnant woman in the third
trimester?
+500 kcal/day
What is the carb requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
Minimum carb req. increases from 130 g/day to 175 g/day. Focus on whole grains,
legumes, fruits, and vegetables.
What is the fat requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
Minimum fat req. increases from 12 g/d to 13 g/d
What is the alpha-linolenic acid requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
alpha-linolenic acid increases from 1.1 g/d to 1.4 g/d –
What foods can add alpha-linolenic acid to the diet?
flax, chia, canola, walnut, soybean oil
