When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120
calories from fat, is appropriate.
How should the nurse respond?
a. A snack with 240 calories is an appropriate choice
b. This snack would be considered too high in calories
c. This snack would be considered too high in fat
d. It depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack - correct answer d. It
depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack
Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended percent daily value for
calcium for a healthy adolescent girl?
a. 200% of daily value
b. 70% of daily value
c. 130% of daily value
d. 100% of daily value - correct answer c. 130% of daily value
A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client with a BMI of 31
kg/m 2, a history of hypertension, and a low albumin level.
, WGU C787 Health and Wellness through
Nutritional Science (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Questions & Answers 100% Correct -
(Grade A)
Which three interventions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this
client?
Choose 3 answers
a. Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
d. Limiting the amount of dairy products consumed
e. Choosing foods with 20% or less of the daily value of sodium
f. Decreasing the intake of potassium-rich foods - correct answer a. Increasing the
intake of protein-rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
,c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic kidney disease?
a. Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
b. Scrambled eggs, bacon, banana, and milk
c. Pancakes and syrup, sausage, strawberries, and orange juice
d. Ham and cheese omelet, potatoes, oranges, and tea - correct answer a. Oatmeal,
whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet?
a. Hard-boiled egg
b. White bread
c. Canned vegetables
d. Cottage cheese - correct answer a. Hard-boiled egg
When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a body mass index of 16 kg/m
2.
, For which three conditions are the patient at increased risk?
Choose 3 answers
a. Food allergies
b. Infertility
c. Type 2 diabetes
d. Osteoporosis
e. Premature death
f. Coronary artery disease - correct answer c. Infertility
e. Osteoporosis
f. Premature death
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program for
employees. Several employees have stated goals for the class.
Which employee goal is appropriate and realistic?
a. I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my kids
b. I want you to provide me with a plan to lose two dress sizes by next month
calories from fat, is appropriate.
How should the nurse respond?
a. A snack with 240 calories is an appropriate choice
b. This snack would be considered too high in calories
c. This snack would be considered too high in fat
d. It depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack - correct answer d. It
depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack
Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended percent daily value for
calcium for a healthy adolescent girl?
a. 200% of daily value
b. 70% of daily value
c. 130% of daily value
d. 100% of daily value - correct answer c. 130% of daily value
A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client with a BMI of 31
kg/m 2, a history of hypertension, and a low albumin level.
, WGU C787 Health and Wellness through
Nutritional Science (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Questions & Answers 100% Correct -
(Grade A)
Which three interventions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this
client?
Choose 3 answers
a. Increasing the intake of protein-rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
d. Limiting the amount of dairy products consumed
e. Choosing foods with 20% or less of the daily value of sodium
f. Decreasing the intake of potassium-rich foods - correct answer a. Increasing the
intake of protein-rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss diet plan
,c. Incorporating the components of the DASH diet
Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic kidney disease?
a. Oatmeal, whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
b. Scrambled eggs, bacon, banana, and milk
c. Pancakes and syrup, sausage, strawberries, and orange juice
d. Ham and cheese omelet, potatoes, oranges, and tea - correct answer a. Oatmeal,
whole grain toast, blueberries, and coffee
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet?
a. Hard-boiled egg
b. White bread
c. Canned vegetables
d. Cottage cheese - correct answer a. Hard-boiled egg
When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a body mass index of 16 kg/m
2.
, For which three conditions are the patient at increased risk?
Choose 3 answers
a. Food allergies
b. Infertility
c. Type 2 diabetes
d. Osteoporosis
e. Premature death
f. Coronary artery disease - correct answer c. Infertility
e. Osteoporosis
f. Premature death
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program for
employees. Several employees have stated goals for the class.
Which employee goal is appropriate and realistic?
a. I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my kids
b. I want you to provide me with a plan to lose two dress sizes by next month
