WGU D440 Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science
problem Solving Exam Questions and certified for accuracy
solutions; updated 2026/2027
Dietary recommendations from various organizations, such as the American Cancer
Society and American Heart Association, are modeled after what?
A. MyPlate
B. Healthy people 2030
C. Dietary reference intakes (DRIs)
D. Dietary guidelines for Americans
D
Which menu item does the nurse know fulfills the MyPlate guidelines of 1 oz of grain?
A. Two slices of whole grain bread
B. A 1/2 cup serving of whole grain rice
C. Two tortillas (6-inch diameter)
D. Two cups of dry cereal
B
Which intervention will the nurse's PRIORITY for a patient newly diagnosed with heart
disease?
A. Optimal nutrition
B. Health promotion
C. Preventive health care
D. Monitoring dietary reference intakes (DRIs)
B
The nurse is helping a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes plan meals. Which food
item does the nurse recommend, especially because it is lowest in calories?
A. Saltine crackers
B. Multigrain cereals
C. White bread
D. Apple crisp
B
A patient with a familial history of heart disease and diabetes asks the nurse, "how can I
prevent these diseases from happening to me?" Which is the MOST comprehensive
resource for this patient?
, A. MyPlate
B. Healthy People 2030
C. National Health Goals
D. Recommended dietary allowances (RDAs)
B
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients?
A. Nutrients are units of heat measure
B. Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
C. Nutrients accomplish basic life-sustaining tasks
D. Nutrients work individually to maintain bodily processes
B
The nurse is assessing the diet of a family who is having trouble adhering to the
MyPlate food guidelines. Which factor MOST limits their food choices?
A. The father has two jobs to meet the family's financial needs
B. The family receives food stamps for all six people
C. The family has a car and can drive to the grocery store
D. The family makes months trips to the food pantry
D
A patient consumes large amounts of fruits but no vegetables. Which nutrient might the
nurse expect to be low in the patient's laboratory test results?
A. Vitamin C
B. Folate
C. Vitamin K
D. Potassium
C
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body? Select all that apply
A. Carbohydrates
B. Minerals
C. Vitamins
D. Proteins
E. Water
F. Fats
A, D, E
problem Solving Exam Questions and certified for accuracy
solutions; updated 2026/2027
Dietary recommendations from various organizations, such as the American Cancer
Society and American Heart Association, are modeled after what?
A. MyPlate
B. Healthy people 2030
C. Dietary reference intakes (DRIs)
D. Dietary guidelines for Americans
D
Which menu item does the nurse know fulfills the MyPlate guidelines of 1 oz of grain?
A. Two slices of whole grain bread
B. A 1/2 cup serving of whole grain rice
C. Two tortillas (6-inch diameter)
D. Two cups of dry cereal
B
Which intervention will the nurse's PRIORITY for a patient newly diagnosed with heart
disease?
A. Optimal nutrition
B. Health promotion
C. Preventive health care
D. Monitoring dietary reference intakes (DRIs)
B
The nurse is helping a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes plan meals. Which food
item does the nurse recommend, especially because it is lowest in calories?
A. Saltine crackers
B. Multigrain cereals
C. White bread
D. Apple crisp
B
A patient with a familial history of heart disease and diabetes asks the nurse, "how can I
prevent these diseases from happening to me?" Which is the MOST comprehensive
resource for this patient?
, A. MyPlate
B. Healthy People 2030
C. National Health Goals
D. Recommended dietary allowances (RDAs)
B
Which statement best describes the role of nutrients?
A. Nutrients are units of heat measure
B. Nutrients have specific metabolic functions
C. Nutrients accomplish basic life-sustaining tasks
D. Nutrients work individually to maintain bodily processes
B
The nurse is assessing the diet of a family who is having trouble adhering to the
MyPlate food guidelines. Which factor MOST limits their food choices?
A. The father has two jobs to meet the family's financial needs
B. The family receives food stamps for all six people
C. The family has a car and can drive to the grocery store
D. The family makes months trips to the food pantry
D
A patient consumes large amounts of fruits but no vegetables. Which nutrient might the
nurse expect to be low in the patient's laboratory test results?
A. Vitamin C
B. Folate
C. Vitamin K
D. Potassium
C
Which nutrient breaks down to yield energy within the body? Select all that apply
A. Carbohydrates
B. Minerals
C. Vitamins
D. Proteins
E. Water
F. Fats
A, D, E
