WGU HESI NUTRITION - D440: HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2026/2027 (VICTORIA, KAREEM AND STEPHANIE STUDY GUIDES EXAM

WGU HESI NUTRITION - D440: HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2026/2027
(VICTORIA, KAREEM AND STEPHANIE STUDY GUIDES EXAM




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Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - CORRECT-ANSWERS--BMI and
albumin


KIDNEY: Renal disease diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Fluid restriction
Low sodium
Low protein
Low potassium
High calcium


KIDNEY: Glomerulonephritis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"FIND carbs"


Fluid restriction
Increase carbs
Na (sodium) restriction
Decrease protein


HEART: Heart failure diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"Fluid Safety For Cardiac"


Fluid restriction
Decrease Sodium
Decrease Fat
Decrease Carb

HEART: Heart health diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Decrease in saturated

,WGU HESI NUTRITION - D440: HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2026/2027
(VICTORIA, KAREEM AND STEPHANIE STUDY GUIDES EXAM


HEART: D.A.S.H. diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"Stop Fat Sweets, High Crazy
People Fight"


Low Sodium
Low Fat
Low Sugar
High Calcium
High Potassium
High Fiber
4 - 6 servings of fruits/vegetables


(Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) - Aims to lower BP and LDL


GALLBLADDER: Cholecystitis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--"Low Flying
Parrot Cries Ahhh"


Low Fat
Low Protein
Low Carb
Avoid gassy foods like broccoli


THYROID: Hyperthyroidism diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High protein
High calories
Low fiber
*Low iodine = non-iodized salts


Celiac Disease diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Gluten free
No BROW (barley, rye, oat, wheat)
NO OATMEAL

, WGU HESI NUTRITION - D440: HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, 2026/2027
(VICTORIA, KAREEM AND STEPHANIE STUDY GUIDES EXAM


Avoid ice cream, malted milks, processed puddings, grains made w/
BROW (cookies, crackers, cake, bread rolls, cereals, spaghetti noodles, oatm
eal, beer and ale.


Diabetes diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Low carb
Low sugar
Counting carbs


Stomatitis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Eat soft and easy to chew foods
Eat food at room temp
High protein, high calories
Avoid alcohol and spicy foods


Peritonitis diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--
Avoid refined foods such as white breads, pasta, and especially sugar.
Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium -
Almonds, beans, whole grains (ifino allergy), dark leafy greens (spinach and k
ale), and sea vegetables.
Use healthy oils in food such as olive oil or vegetable oil.


Diverticulitis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High fiber
No seeds or nuts


Hemorrhoids diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Increase fiber
Increase fluid intake


Osteoprosis diet - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High calcium
High vitamin D


Cancer preventative diet: - CORRECT-ANSWERS--High protein and soft diet
Limit salty foods and salt preserved foods