WGU D440 Final Exam (New Update 2026/2027) Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science | Questions and Answers | Graded A+ | 100% Correct (Verified Elaborations)

WGU D440 Final Exam (New Update 2026/2027) Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Science | Questions and Answers | Graded A+ | 100% Correct (Verified Elaborations) What is recommended for an infant diet during the first year of life? Breastfeed 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 breastfeeding? Use iron-fortified formula for any infant who is not breastfeeding What age should water and juice be avoided? Water and juice are unnecessary for the breastfed 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, until 2 years of age What allergens should be avoided as first solid foods? wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts Which foods should be avoided until children are older because they are a choking hazard? hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries, peanut butter, 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 after 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 should you not give a child under one year of age to avoid botulism toxicity? Honey and corn syrup What percent of daily calories are recommended for fats? 20-35% Underweight BMI under 18.5 Obese BMI over 30 Extremely Obese BMI > 35 Calculate BMI weight (kg) / height (m^2) weight management strategies and actions Management of the eating behavior (food diary, where why, how, and how much) Promoting physical activity to increase energy output Pursuit of emotional (stress), social, and psychologic health Define problem behavior Record and Analyze Baseline Behavior Plan a Behavior Management Strategy Normal weight 18.5-24.9 Overweight 25-29.9 How do we assess nutritional status? Physical appearance (health of eyes and hair) anthropometric measurements (weight, body composition) biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status) 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.