WGU D440 Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science (Updated for 2026/2027) Real Exam Pack – Questions & Verified Answers

WGU D440 Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science (Updated for 2025-2026) Real Exam Pack – Questions & Verified
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Question 1
Nutrient that breaks down to yield energy
Correct Answer
Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates




Question 2
Household with the highest risk for food insecurity
Correct Answer
All household with children




Question 3
National goal of the Healthy People 2030 initiative under Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Correct Answer
Promoting access to healthier food, Increasing iron intake, Improving nutrition in healthcare
settings




Question 4
Major theme identified in the most recent major report in the Healthy People series
Correct Answer
Weight control, Healthy choices in diet, Education about risk factors for disease




Question 5
Nurse's response to a patient who dislikes milk but needs calcium
Correct Answer
"Let's explore some other dietary options."




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Question 6
Type of fat that should be limited in the diet according to Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Correct Answer
Trans fats, Saturated fats, Hydrogenated fats




Question 7
Resource available on the MyPlate website for nursing students
Correct Answer
Sample menus based on sex and age, Easy-to-read fact sheets, Healthy recipes




Question 8
Nutritional element that may cause fatigue according to the nurse's hypothesis
Correct Answer
Vitamins, Minerals, Dietary fiber, Low-fat dairy




Question 9
Basis of MyPlate food guidelines
Correct Answer
Recommendations designed to help Americans make better food choices




Question 10
Current patterns of consumption
Correct Answer
Current trends and habits regarding food intake.




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Question 11
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Correct Answer
A set of recommendations for healthy eating patterns and nutrition.




Question 12
Dietary references intakes (DRIs)
Correct Answer
A system of nutrition recommendations that includes various dietary reference values.




Question 13
Which dietary element does the nurse know is included on the MyPlate visual?
Correct Answer
Fruit, Grains, Vegetables, Protein




Question 14
How many kilocalories are consumed when eating 16g of fat?
Correct Answer
144; there are 9 kcal in each gram of fat. To determine the amount of kcal in 16g of fat, 9 kcal is
multiplied by 16g. There are 144 kcal in 16g of fat.




Question 15
Which provides an essential base for all metabolic processes?
Correct Answer
Water




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