WGU HESI Nutrition - D440
2026 Exam Questions and
Answers | Already Graded A+
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - ANSWER ✔✔BMI and
albumin
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
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, 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
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth -
ANSWER ✔✔Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp.,
high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach - ANSWER
✔✔Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans,
whole grains (if no allergy), dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and
sea vegetables. Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and
2026 Exam Questions and
Answers | Already Graded A+
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - ANSWER ✔✔BMI and
albumin
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
3
COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, 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
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth -
ANSWER ✔✔Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp.,
high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach - ANSWER
✔✔Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans,
whole grains (if no allergy), dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and
sea vegetables. Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and
