WGU HESI Nutrition - D440 (Victoria + Kareem + Stephanie Study
Guides) questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ...
- correct answer BMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ...
- correct answer nutrition deficiency.
Which patient would need more water?
- correct answer (A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on
- correct answer mechanical soft
Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer...
- correct answer broccoli, cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods.
- correct answer ???
Folic acid Is found in ....
- correct answer yogurt.
1 oz = ? mL
- correct answer 30 ml
1 cup = ? oz
- correct answer 8 oz
,BMI Ranges:
- correct 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
- correct answer 9
4
4
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease)
- correct 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
- correct answer fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet:
- correct 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
- correct answer Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease
thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
, Heart Health Diet:
- correct answer Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL
- correct answer Low sodium, low fat, high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
Celiac Disease diet:
- correct 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
- correct 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
- correct 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 especially sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or vegetable oil
Cholecystitis diet:
- correct answer low fat, high fiber and protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.
Diverticulitis:
- correct answer High fiber, no nuts/seeds
Guides) questions and answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ...
- correct answer BMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ...
- correct answer nutrition deficiency.
Which patient would need more water?
- correct answer (A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on
- correct answer mechanical soft
Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer...
- correct answer broccoli, cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods.
- correct answer ???
Folic acid Is found in ....
- correct answer yogurt.
1 oz = ? mL
- correct answer 30 ml
1 cup = ? oz
- correct answer 8 oz
,BMI Ranges:
- correct 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
- correct answer 9
4
4
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease)
- correct 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
- correct answer fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet:
- correct 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
- correct answer Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease
thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
, Heart Health Diet:
- correct answer Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL
- correct answer Low sodium, low fat, high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
Celiac Disease diet:
- correct 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
- correct 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
- correct 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 especially sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or vegetable oil
Cholecystitis diet:
- correct answer low fat, high fiber and protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.
Diverticulitis:
- correct answer High fiber, no nuts/seeds
