Western Governors University
D 236 WGU Pre-Assessment: Comprehensive Nutrition Science
Examination of Evidence-Based Dietary Guidelines, Balanced Meal
Planning Principles, Macronutrient and Micronutrient Optimization,
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Interpretation Including RDA AI
EAR and UL Values, Infant and Pediatric Nutrition Requirements,
Healthy Cooking and Budget-Conscious Food Selection Strategies,
Nutritional Label Analysis and Caloric-Fat Energy Distribution
Assessment, Weight Management and Obesity Prevention
Interventions, Body Mass Index Risk Stratification and Metabolic
Health Implications, Hypertension and DASH Diet Integration,
Chronic Kidney Disease Dietary Modifications, Sodium Restriction
and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Protein and Albumin Status
Correction in Clinical Nutrition, High-Risk Malnutrition and
Underweight Complications Including Osteoporosis Infertility and
Premature Mortality, Behavior Change Counseling for Sustainable
Weight Loss, Physical Activity and Lifestyle Modification Strategies
Practice Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Answers Latest Updated 2026
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a balanced
meal?
- Whole milk is recommended for the increased calcium and nutrient value
- Shortening is used instead of soft margarine when preparing food.
- Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
,- Red meat should be the main protein on your plate throughout the week.
- 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?
- Buy frozen dinners.
- Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
- Buy fresh vegetables in bulk.
- Buy pre-cut vegetables.
- Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations?
- Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
- Adequate Intake (AI)
- Tolerable upper intake level (UL)
- Estimated average requirement (EAR)
, - Estimated average requirement (EAR)
Which statement is appropriate about daily reference intakes (DRIs) for infants?
- Human milk does not supply the adequate intake (AI) of nutrients for term infants.
- Adequate intakes (AIs) for all macronutrients have not been established for infants 7
through 12 months of age.
- Infant formula always requires additional sources of nutrient intake.
- The recommended dietary allowance for protein has not been established for infants
younger than 7 months.
- The recommended dietary allowance for protein has not been established for infants
younger than 7 months.
When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120 calories
from fat, is appropriate.How should the health professional respond?
- A snack with 240 calories is an appropriate choice.
- This snack would be considered too high in calories.
- This snack would be considered too high in fat.
- It depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack.
- This snack would be considered too high in fat.
D 236 WGU Pre-Assessment: Comprehensive Nutrition Science
Examination of Evidence-Based Dietary Guidelines, Balanced Meal
Planning Principles, Macronutrient and Micronutrient Optimization,
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Interpretation Including RDA AI
EAR and UL Values, Infant and Pediatric Nutrition Requirements,
Healthy Cooking and Budget-Conscious Food Selection Strategies,
Nutritional Label Analysis and Caloric-Fat Energy Distribution
Assessment, Weight Management and Obesity Prevention
Interventions, Body Mass Index Risk Stratification and Metabolic
Health Implications, Hypertension and DASH Diet Integration,
Chronic Kidney Disease Dietary Modifications, Sodium Restriction
and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Protein and Albumin Status
Correction in Clinical Nutrition, High-Risk Malnutrition and
Underweight Complications Including Osteoporosis Infertility and
Premature Mortality, Behavior Change Counseling for Sustainable
Weight Loss, Physical Activity and Lifestyle Modification Strategies
Practice Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Answers Latest Updated 2026
Which statement is an appropriate nutritional recommendation when planning a balanced
meal?
- Whole milk is recommended for the increased calcium and nutrient value
- Shortening is used instead of soft margarine when preparing food.
- Spices or herbs are added to season food without adding salt.
,- Red meat should be the main protein on your plate throughout the week.
- 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?
- Buy frozen dinners.
- Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
- Buy fresh vegetables in bulk.
- Buy pre-cut vegetables.
- Buy nonperishable food in bulk.
Which Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) value provides information to assist in developing
recommendations for populations?
- Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
- Adequate Intake (AI)
- Tolerable upper intake level (UL)
- Estimated average requirement (EAR)
, - Estimated average requirement (EAR)
Which statement is appropriate about daily reference intakes (DRIs) for infants?
- Human milk does not supply the adequate intake (AI) of nutrients for term infants.
- Adequate intakes (AIs) for all macronutrients have not been established for infants 7
through 12 months of age.
- Infant formula always requires additional sources of nutrient intake.
- The recommended dietary allowance for protein has not been established for infants
younger than 7 months.
- The recommended dietary allowance for protein has not been established for infants
younger than 7 months.
When discussing a diet for weight loss, a patient asks if a snack with 240 calories, 120 calories
from fat, is appropriate.How should the health professional respond?
- A snack with 240 calories is an appropriate choice.
- This snack would be considered too high in calories.
- This snack would be considered too high in fat.
- It depends on the amount of other nutrients in the snack.
- This snack would be considered too high in fat.
