C787 HEALTH AND WELLNESS
THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE WGU
EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when
planning ameal? ( Correct answers ) c. Spices or herbs are added to
balanced
season food
without adding
salt.
Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client
who wants
start cookingto healthy on a budget? ( Correct answers ) b. Buy
nonperishable food in
bulk
.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information
to assist in recommendations for populations? ( Correct answers ) d.
developing
average requirement
Estimated
(EAR)
Which statement is appropriate about adequate intake (AI) for
infants? () Correct
answers b. Adequate intakes of protein have not been established
for infants
through 127months of
age
When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240
calories, from
calories 120 fat, is
How should the nurse respond? ( Correct answers ) d. It depends on the
appropriate.
amount
other nutrients
of in the
snack
Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended percent
daily value for calcium for a healthy adolescent girl? ( Correct
answers ) c. 130% of daily value
A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client
with a2,BMI
kg/m a history
of 31 of hypertension, and a low
albumin level.
Which three interventions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for
(this
Correct
client?
answers ) a. Increasing the intake of protein-
rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss
diet plan
c. Incorporating the components of the
DASH diet
, Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic
kidney disease? ( Correct answers ) a. Oatmeal, whole grain toast,
blueberries, and coffee
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet? ( Correct
answers ) a. Hard-boiled egg
When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a body mass index of
16 kg/m 2.
For which three conditions are the patient at increased risk? ( Correct
answers ) c.
Infertilit
e.
y
f. Premature death
Osteoporosis
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management
program for Several employees have stated goals for
employees.
the class.
Which employee goal is appropriate and realistic? ( Correct answers )
a. I want my
increase to energy level so I can have fun with my kids
Which two patients have effectively reduced their risk of complications
associated with
overweight or obesity after implementing a diet and exercise
Choose 2 answers ( Correct answers ) c. A patient with initial weight:
program?
180 weight
kg); pounds lost:
(81 18 pounds
(8.1 kg)
d. A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50
pounds (22 kg)
A nurse is evaluating a 12-year-old patient who has a body mass index
(BMI) 2
kg/m ofand
32 his
family.
Which two parental statements indicate a behavior linked to
childhood
Choose 2 answers
obesity? ( Correct answers ) a. "We give our child a cookie
during stressful
situations.
"
d. "Our child is expected to study, limiting time for
exercise."
A middle school nurse is developing a program to help students control
or prevent
obesity
.Which two approaches will promote long-term student
Choose 2 answers ( Correct answers ) b. Encourage students to
success?
critique media
messages about
food.
d. Avoid using food as a reward for students'
accomplishments.
A nurse is teaching a group of patients about methods to modify
eating habits
promote to
weight
management.
Which two patient statements indicate successful
learning?
THROUGH
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE WGU
EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when
planning ameal? ( Correct answers ) c. Spices or herbs are added to
balanced
season food
without adding
salt.
Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client
who wants
start cookingto healthy on a budget? ( Correct answers ) b. Buy
nonperishable food in
bulk
.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information
to assist in recommendations for populations? ( Correct answers ) d.
developing
average requirement
Estimated
(EAR)
Which statement is appropriate about adequate intake (AI) for
infants? () Correct
answers b. Adequate intakes of protein have not been established
for infants
through 127months of
age
When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240
calories, from
calories 120 fat, is
How should the nurse respond? ( Correct answers ) d. It depends on the
appropriate.
amount
other nutrients
of in the
snack
Based on a 2000-calorie diet, what is the recommended percent
daily value for calcium for a healthy adolescent girl? ( Correct
answers ) c. 130% of daily value
A nurse is designing a diet to meet the nutritional needs of a client
with a2,BMI
kg/m a history
of 31 of hypertension, and a low
albumin level.
Which three interventions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for
(this
Correct
client?
answers ) a. Increasing the intake of protein-
rich foods
b. Outlining the components of a weight loss
diet plan
c. Incorporating the components of the
DASH diet
, Which menu items are appropriate for a patient with early chronic
kidney disease? ( Correct answers ) a. Oatmeal, whole grain toast,
blueberries, and coffee
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet? ( Correct
answers ) a. Hard-boiled egg
When assessing a 36-year-old dancer the nurse notes a body mass index of
16 kg/m 2.
For which three conditions are the patient at increased risk? ( Correct
answers ) c.
Infertilit
e.
y
f. Premature death
Osteoporosis
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management
program for Several employees have stated goals for
employees.
the class.
Which employee goal is appropriate and realistic? ( Correct answers )
a. I want my
increase to energy level so I can have fun with my kids
Which two patients have effectively reduced their risk of complications
associated with
overweight or obesity after implementing a diet and exercise
Choose 2 answers ( Correct answers ) c. A patient with initial weight:
program?
180 weight
kg); pounds lost:
(81 18 pounds
(8.1 kg)
d. A patient with initial weight: 439 pounds (199 kg); weight lost: 50
pounds (22 kg)
A nurse is evaluating a 12-year-old patient who has a body mass index
(BMI) 2
kg/m ofand
32 his
family.
Which two parental statements indicate a behavior linked to
childhood
Choose 2 answers
obesity? ( Correct answers ) a. "We give our child a cookie
during stressful
situations.
"
d. "Our child is expected to study, limiting time for
exercise."
A middle school nurse is developing a program to help students control
or prevent
obesity
.Which two approaches will promote long-term student
Choose 2 answers ( Correct answers ) b. Encourage students to
success?
critique media
messages about
food.
d. Avoid using food as a reward for students'
accomplishments.
A nurse is teaching a group of patients about methods to modify
eating habits
promote to
weight
management.
Which two patient statements indicate successful
learning?
