C787 Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science
WGU Newest 2025 Questions and Answers
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet?
a. Hard-boiled egg
b. White bread
c. Canned vegetables
d. Cottage cheese - CORRECT ANSWER-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?
Choose 3 answers
a. Food allergies
b. Infertility
c. Type 2 diabetes
d. Osteoporosis
e. Premature death
f. Coronary artery disease - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Infertility
e. Osteoporosis
f. Premature death
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program for employees.
Several employees have stated goals for the class.
,Which employee goal is appropriate and realistic?
a. I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my kids
b. I want you to provide me with a plan to lose two dress sizes by next month
c. I want my friends to envy how I look after I lose weight in this class
d. I want to lose 20 pounds by my high school reunion in two weeks - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my kids
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a balanced
meal?
a. Whole milk is recommended for the increased calcium and nutrient value
b. Shortening is used instead of soft margarine when preparing food.
c. Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
, d. Red meat should be the main protein on your plate throughout the week. - CORRECT
ANSWER-c. Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to start
cooking healthy on a budget?
a. Buy frozen dinners
b. Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
c. Buy fresh vegetables in bulk
d. Buy pre-cut vegetables - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations?
a. Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
b. Adequate Intake (AI)
c. Tolerable upper intake level (UL)
WGU Newest 2025 Questions and Answers
Which food is appropriate for a patient on a low-sodium diet?
a. Hard-boiled egg
b. White bread
c. Canned vegetables
d. Cottage cheese - CORRECT ANSWER-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?
Choose 3 answers
a. Food allergies
b. Infertility
c. Type 2 diabetes
d. Osteoporosis
e. Premature death
f. Coronary artery disease - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Infertility
e. Osteoporosis
f. Premature death
The occupational health nurse is starting a weight management program for employees.
Several employees have stated goals for the class.
,Which employee goal is appropriate and realistic?
a. I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my kids
b. I want you to provide me with a plan to lose two dress sizes by next month
c. I want my friends to envy how I look after I lose weight in this class
d. I want to lose 20 pounds by my high school reunion in two weeks - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. I want to increase my energy level so I can have fun with my kids
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a balanced
meal?
a. Whole milk is recommended for the increased calcium and nutrient value
b. Shortening is used instead of soft margarine when preparing food.
c. Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
, d. Red meat should be the main protein on your plate throughout the week. - CORRECT
ANSWER-c. Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
Which recommendation is appropriate for a nurse to suggest to a client who wants to start
cooking healthy on a budget?
a. Buy frozen dinners
b. Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
c. Buy fresh vegetables in bulk
d. Buy pre-cut vegetables - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations?
a. Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
b. Adequate Intake (AI)
c. Tolerable upper intake level (UL)
