WGU D440 Nutri on Study Guide This PA + OA study
guide includes a compila on of Veronica Compean's,
Kareem George's, Laken Whi)le's (Quizlet) and Jasmine
R. Carter study guides. NEW!! WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION RATED A+
Underweight
BMI under 18.5
Normal weight
18.5-24.9
Overweight
25-29.9
Obese
BMI over 30
Extremely Obese
BMI > 35
Calculate BMI
weight (kg) / height (m^2)
weight management strategies and ac.ons
Management of the ea.ng behavior (food diary, where why, how, and how much)
Promo.ng physical ac.vity to increase energy output
Pursuit of emo.onal (stress), social, and psychologic health
Define problem behavior
Record and Analyze Baseline Behavior
Plan a Behavior Management Strategy
How do we assess nutri.onal status?
,Physical appearance (health of eyes and hair)
anthropometric measurements (weight, body composi.on)
biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status)
What is recommended for an infant diet during the first year of life?
Breas<eed for at least the first full year of life, and supplement with a vitamin K shot at birth
and daily vitamin D drops
What is recommended for a child who is not breas<eeding?
Use iron-for.fied formula for any infant who is not breas<eeding
What age should water and juice be avoided?
Water and juice are unnecessary for the breas<ed infants during the first 6 months of life
When should you introduce cow's milk?
at the end of the first year. Provide whole milk, not reduced-fat or fat-free milk, un l 2 years
of age
What allergens should be avoided as first solid foods?
wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts
What should you not give a child under one year of age to avoid botulism toxicity?
Honey and corn syrup
Which foods should be avoided un.l children are older because they are a choking hazard?
hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries, peanut bu)er, and round candy
What are the energy needs of an infant?
80-120 calories per kg of body weight
What protein source do babies need the first 6 months of life?
breastmilk
What protein sources do babies need aAer 6 months of life?
Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products
What percent of daily calories are recommended for carbohydrates?
45-65%
,What percent of daily calories are recommended for fats?
20-35%
What percent of daily calories are recommended for proteins?
10-35%
What is needed prenatally for a client?
Folate, Vitamin D, and Choline
What are some risks with teen pregnancy?
increased rates of low birth weight, preterm delivery, and infant mortality.
How many calorie should be added to a diet of a pregnant woman in the first trimester?
none
How many calories should be added to a diet of a pregnant woman in the second trimester?
+300 kcal/day
How many calories should be added to the diet of a pregnant woman in the third trimester?
+500 kcal/day
What is the carb requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
Minimum carb req. increases from 130 g/day to 175 g/day. Focus on whole grains, legumes,
fruits, and vegetables.
What is the fat requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
Minimum fat req. increases from 12 g/d to 13 g/d
What is the alpha-linolenic acid requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
alpha-linolenic acid increases from 1.1 g/d to 1.4 g/d –
What foods can add alpha-linolenic acid to the diet?
flax, chia, canola, walnut, soybean oil
How much protein should be consumed in the diet of a pregnant woman?
Protein – 46 g/day to 71 g/day
What protein should pregnant women consume to meet their daily requirements?
, – eggs, milks, beef, poultry, fish, pork, cheese, soy products, and other animal products
What addi.onal nutrients are needed for the diet of a pregnant woman?
Calcium, Iron, Vitamins, Folate, Vitamin D, Choline
What is the role of folic acid in pregnancy?
Folic acid – Important for DNA synthesis, cell division, and hemoglobin synthesis
When is folic acid most important for a developing fetus?
Important 2 months prior to week 6 of gesta on to ensure adequate nutrient availability in
the endometrial lining of the uterus for embryonic ssue development.
What does folic acid do for the developing fetus?
The neural tube forms during the cri cal period from 21 to 28 days gesta on and it grows into
the mature infant’s spinal column and its network of nerves. Full closure of the neural tube
requires sufficient folate.
What is the recommended calorie increase for a breas<eeding mom during the first six months
of breas<eeding?
1st 6 months: 330 kcal/day (plus 170 kcal/day from maternal stores)
What is the recommended calorie increase for a breas<eeding mom aAer the first 6 months of
breas<eeding?
400 kcal/day
What is the recommended fluid intake for breas<eeding mothers?
3L/day
What considera.ons do you need to take when doing nutri.onal educa.on to clients of
differing religions and cultures?
Consider food restric.ons on certain days, certain foods, liquids (alcohol and caffeine), how the
food is prepared (certain foods mixed and how the food is cooked)
What is dysphagia and where is it typically seen?
Difficulty swallowing - chronic, common among pa.ents with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and
stroke complica.ons, head and neck cancer, tooth loss, xerostomia, neurodegenera.ve,
neuromuscular disorders, post-intuba.on trauma, muscular weakness of the larynx
What are some behaviors seen in pa.ents with dysphagia?
guide includes a compila on of Veronica Compean's,
Kareem George's, Laken Whi)le's (Quizlet) and Jasmine
R. Carter study guides. NEW!! WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION RATED A+
Underweight
BMI under 18.5
Normal weight
18.5-24.9
Overweight
25-29.9
Obese
BMI over 30
Extremely Obese
BMI > 35
Calculate BMI
weight (kg) / height (m^2)
weight management strategies and ac.ons
Management of the ea.ng behavior (food diary, where why, how, and how much)
Promo.ng physical ac.vity to increase energy output
Pursuit of emo.onal (stress), social, and psychologic health
Define problem behavior
Record and Analyze Baseline Behavior
Plan a Behavior Management Strategy
How do we assess nutri.onal status?
,Physical appearance (health of eyes and hair)
anthropometric measurements (weight, body composi.on)
biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status)
What is recommended for an infant diet during the first year of life?
Breas<eed for at least the first full year of life, and supplement with a vitamin K shot at birth
and daily vitamin D drops
What is recommended for a child who is not breas<eeding?
Use iron-for.fied formula for any infant who is not breas<eeding
What age should water and juice be avoided?
Water and juice are unnecessary for the breas<ed infants during the first 6 months of life
When should you introduce cow's milk?
at the end of the first year. Provide whole milk, not reduced-fat or fat-free milk, un l 2 years
of age
What allergens should be avoided as first solid foods?
wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts
What should you not give a child under one year of age to avoid botulism toxicity?
Honey and corn syrup
Which foods should be avoided un.l children are older because they are a choking hazard?
hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries, peanut bu)er, and round candy
What are the energy needs of an infant?
80-120 calories per kg of body weight
What protein source do babies need the first 6 months of life?
breastmilk
What protein sources do babies need aAer 6 months of life?
Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products
What percent of daily calories are recommended for carbohydrates?
45-65%
,What percent of daily calories are recommended for fats?
20-35%
What percent of daily calories are recommended for proteins?
10-35%
What is needed prenatally for a client?
Folate, Vitamin D, and Choline
What are some risks with teen pregnancy?
increased rates of low birth weight, preterm delivery, and infant mortality.
How many calorie should be added to a diet of a pregnant woman in the first trimester?
none
How many calories should be added to a diet of a pregnant woman in the second trimester?
+300 kcal/day
How many calories should be added to the diet of a pregnant woman in the third trimester?
+500 kcal/day
What is the carb requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
Minimum carb req. increases from 130 g/day to 175 g/day. Focus on whole grains, legumes,
fruits, and vegetables.
What is the fat requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
Minimum fat req. increases from 12 g/d to 13 g/d
What is the alpha-linolenic acid requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman?
alpha-linolenic acid increases from 1.1 g/d to 1.4 g/d –
What foods can add alpha-linolenic acid to the diet?
flax, chia, canola, walnut, soybean oil
How much protein should be consumed in the diet of a pregnant woman?
Protein – 46 g/day to 71 g/day
What protein should pregnant women consume to meet their daily requirements?
, – eggs, milks, beef, poultry, fish, pork, cheese, soy products, and other animal products
What addi.onal nutrients are needed for the diet of a pregnant woman?
Calcium, Iron, Vitamins, Folate, Vitamin D, Choline
What is the role of folic acid in pregnancy?
Folic acid – Important for DNA synthesis, cell division, and hemoglobin synthesis
When is folic acid most important for a developing fetus?
Important 2 months prior to week 6 of gesta on to ensure adequate nutrient availability in
the endometrial lining of the uterus for embryonic ssue development.
What does folic acid do for the developing fetus?
The neural tube forms during the cri cal period from 21 to 28 days gesta on and it grows into
the mature infant’s spinal column and its network of nerves. Full closure of the neural tube
requires sufficient folate.
What is the recommended calorie increase for a breas<eeding mom during the first six months
of breas<eeding?
1st 6 months: 330 kcal/day (plus 170 kcal/day from maternal stores)
What is the recommended calorie increase for a breas<eeding mom aAer the first 6 months of
breas<eeding?
400 kcal/day
What is the recommended fluid intake for breas<eeding mothers?
3L/day
What considera.ons do you need to take when doing nutri.onal educa.on to clients of
differing religions and cultures?
Consider food restric.ons on certain days, certain foods, liquids (alcohol and caffeine), how the
food is prepared (certain foods mixed and how the food is cooked)
What is dysphagia and where is it typically seen?
Difficulty swallowing - chronic, common among pa.ents with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and
stroke complica.ons, head and neck cancer, tooth loss, xerostomia, neurodegenera.ve,
neuromuscular disorders, post-intuba.on trauma, muscular weakness of the larynx
What are some behaviors seen in pa.ents with dysphagia?
