WGU: D440 Health and Wellness Preliminary test Exam
Questions along with Certified Answers Latest updates
2026/2027
What is a mechanical soft diet? - correct answer Modified food consistencies, such as
ground meat or soft cooked foods.
Who is a mechanical soft diet for? - correct answer People who have difficulty chewing
effectively.
What is the purpose of thickened liquids? - correct answer To help patients who have
difficulty swallowing and are at risk for aspiration.
How are liquids thickened? - correct answer By adding a commercially prepared
thickening agent.
What foods should be avoided in a thickened liquid diet? - correct answer Nuts, seeds,
and other hard or raw foods.
What is a regular/general diet? - correct answer A diet with no dietary restrictions.
What is the purpose of a regular/general diet? - correct answer To supply patients with
a balanced diet of essential nutrients.
What is the purpose of a diabetes (ADA) diet? - correct answer To control calorie
intake and manage blood glucose levels.
What types of foods should be avoided in a diabetes (ADA) diet? - correct answer High
glycemic index foods that raise blood glucose rapidly.
, What types of carbohydrates are preferred in a diabetes (ADA) diet? - correct answer
Complex carbohydrates from vegetables and fruits.
What is the purpose of a cardiac diet? - correct answer To control dietary intake of
foods that affect the cardiovascular system.
What are the typical components of a cardiac diet? - correct answer Low cholesterol
and low sodium dietary items.
What types of foods are minimized in a cardiac diet? - correct answer Animal products
(contain cholesterol) and high sodium foods like soups and processed foods.
What are the dietary restrictions in a renal diet? - correct answer Restrict potassium,
sodium, protein, and phosphorus intake.
What are good dietary choices for individuals on a renal diet? - correct answer Fresh
fruits (except bananas) and vegetables.
What foods are typically allowed in limited quantities in a renal diet? - correct answer
Meats, processed foods, peanut butter, cheese, nuts, caramels, ice cream, and colas.
What foods are contraindicated in a renal diet? - correct answer Meats, processed
foods, peanut butter, cheese, nuts, caramels, ice cream, and colas.
Which energy source provides the highest energy value? - correct answer Fat
Which recommendation promotes health by suggesting energy intake levels for
maintaining body weight within specific age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity
categories? - correct answer Estimated energy requirement
During which stage of life do women store more fat? - correct answer Pregnancy
Questions along with Certified Answers Latest updates
2026/2027
What is a mechanical soft diet? - correct answer Modified food consistencies, such as
ground meat or soft cooked foods.
Who is a mechanical soft diet for? - correct answer People who have difficulty chewing
effectively.
What is the purpose of thickened liquids? - correct answer To help patients who have
difficulty swallowing and are at risk for aspiration.
How are liquids thickened? - correct answer By adding a commercially prepared
thickening agent.
What foods should be avoided in a thickened liquid diet? - correct answer Nuts, seeds,
and other hard or raw foods.
What is a regular/general diet? - correct answer A diet with no dietary restrictions.
What is the purpose of a regular/general diet? - correct answer To supply patients with
a balanced diet of essential nutrients.
What is the purpose of a diabetes (ADA) diet? - correct answer To control calorie
intake and manage blood glucose levels.
What types of foods should be avoided in a diabetes (ADA) diet? - correct answer High
glycemic index foods that raise blood glucose rapidly.
, What types of carbohydrates are preferred in a diabetes (ADA) diet? - correct answer
Complex carbohydrates from vegetables and fruits.
What is the purpose of a cardiac diet? - correct answer To control dietary intake of
foods that affect the cardiovascular system.
What are the typical components of a cardiac diet? - correct answer Low cholesterol
and low sodium dietary items.
What types of foods are minimized in a cardiac diet? - correct answer Animal products
(contain cholesterol) and high sodium foods like soups and processed foods.
What are the dietary restrictions in a renal diet? - correct answer Restrict potassium,
sodium, protein, and phosphorus intake.
What are good dietary choices for individuals on a renal diet? - correct answer Fresh
fruits (except bananas) and vegetables.
What foods are typically allowed in limited quantities in a renal diet? - correct answer
Meats, processed foods, peanut butter, cheese, nuts, caramels, ice cream, and colas.
What foods are contraindicated in a renal diet? - correct answer Meats, processed
foods, peanut butter, cheese, nuts, caramels, ice cream, and colas.
Which energy source provides the highest energy value? - correct answer Fat
Which recommendation promotes health by suggesting energy intake levels for
maintaining body weight within specific age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity
categories? - correct answer Estimated energy requirement
During which stage of life do women store more fat? - correct answer Pregnancy
