Pass WGU D440 Nutrition OA Exam (2026/2027) –
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Macronutrients
2 Micronutrients
3 Energy Balance
4 Lifespan Nutrition
5 Therapeutic Diets
6 Nutritional Assessment
7 Food Safety
8 Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
9 Clinical Nutrition
10 Cultural & Psychosocial
,Q1
Which nutrient is the body's preferred source of immediate energy?
A) Fat
B) Carbohydrate CORRECT
C) Protein
D) Alcohol
Rationale
Carbohydrates (glucose) are the body's preferred and most efficient energy source.
Q2
A client on a full liquid diet can have which of the following?
A) Crackers
B) Cream soup CORRECT
C) Toast
D) Raw vegetables
Rationale
Full liquids include milk, cream soups, ice cream, and strained cereals.
Q3
Which vitamin is water-soluble and acts as an antioxidant?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C CORRECT
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin E
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,Rationale
Vitamin C is water-soluble and a potent antioxidant.
Q4
A client with hypokalemia should increase intake of which food?
A) White bread
B) Banana CORRECT
C) Pasta
D) Apple
Rationale
Bananas, oranges, potatoes, and tomatoes are high in potassium.
Q5
Which food is the best source of vitamin B12?
A) Spinach
B) Eggs CORRECT
C) Rice
D) Apple
Rationale
B12 is found in animal products: meat, eggs, dairy.
Q6
A client with hyperkalemia should avoid which food?
A) Apple
B) Potato CORRECT
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, C) Rice
D) Bread
Rationale
Potatoes, bananas, oranges are high in potassium.
Q7
Which statement about formula feeding is correct?
A) It provides immune factors.
B) It must be mixed correctly to avoid concentrated formula. CORRECT
C) It should always be given at room temperature.
D) It can be left at room temperature for 4 hours.
Rationale
Improper mixing can cause dehydration or overhydration.
Q8
A client with liver failure should limit which nutrient?
A) Carbohydrate
B) Protein CORRECT
C) Fat
D) Fiber
Rationale
In hepatic encephalopathy, protein may be restricted to reduce ammonia.
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200+ Practice Questions & Study Guides | Guarantee
Pass
200 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Macronutrients
2 Micronutrients
3 Energy Balance
4 Lifespan Nutrition
5 Therapeutic Diets
6 Nutritional Assessment
7 Food Safety
8 Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
9 Clinical Nutrition
10 Cultural & Psychosocial
,Q1
Which nutrient is the body's preferred source of immediate energy?
A) Fat
B) Carbohydrate CORRECT
C) Protein
D) Alcohol
Rationale
Carbohydrates (glucose) are the body's preferred and most efficient energy source.
Q2
A client on a full liquid diet can have which of the following?
A) Crackers
B) Cream soup CORRECT
C) Toast
D) Raw vegetables
Rationale
Full liquids include milk, cream soups, ice cream, and strained cereals.
Q3
Which vitamin is water-soluble and acts as an antioxidant?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C CORRECT
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin E
2
,Rationale
Vitamin C is water-soluble and a potent antioxidant.
Q4
A client with hypokalemia should increase intake of which food?
A) White bread
B) Banana CORRECT
C) Pasta
D) Apple
Rationale
Bananas, oranges, potatoes, and tomatoes are high in potassium.
Q5
Which food is the best source of vitamin B12?
A) Spinach
B) Eggs CORRECT
C) Rice
D) Apple
Rationale
B12 is found in animal products: meat, eggs, dairy.
Q6
A client with hyperkalemia should avoid which food?
A) Apple
B) Potato CORRECT
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, C) Rice
D) Bread
Rationale
Potatoes, bananas, oranges are high in potassium.
Q7
Which statement about formula feeding is correct?
A) It provides immune factors.
B) It must be mixed correctly to avoid concentrated formula. CORRECT
C) It should always be given at room temperature.
D) It can be left at room temperature for 4 hours.
Rationale
Improper mixing can cause dehydration or overhydration.
Q8
A client with liver failure should limit which nutrient?
A) Carbohydrate
B) Protein CORRECT
C) Fat
D) Fiber
Rationale
In hepatic encephalopathy, protein may be restricted to reduce ammonia.
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