WGU D440 HESI (Latest Update 2026/2027) Health
and Wellness Through Nutritional Science | Exam
Questions and Answers | Graded A+ (100% Correct &
Verified Elaborations)
Which patient would need more water?
(A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on mechanical
soft
Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer... broccoli,
cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods.
???
Folic acid Is found in .... yogurt.
,1 oz = ? mL
30 ml
1 cup = ? oz
8 oz
BMI Ranges:
18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram
9
4
4
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease)
,Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ...
BMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ... nutrition
deficiency.
Renal Disease diet fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low
potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet:
Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and
chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
, Heart Failure diet
Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Celiac Disease diet:
Gluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made from wheat, rye,
oats, or barley, such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti, macaroni
noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth
Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and
spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach
Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy),
dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and sea vegetables. Avoid refined foods, such as white
breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or vegetable oil
and Wellness Through Nutritional Science | Exam
Questions and Answers | Graded A+ (100% Correct &
Verified Elaborations)
Which patient would need more water?
(A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on mechanical
soft
Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer... broccoli,
cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods.
???
Folic acid Is found in .... yogurt.
,1 oz = ? mL
30 ml
1 cup = ? oz
8 oz
BMI Ranges:
18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram
9
4
4
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease)
,Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ...
BMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ... nutrition
deficiency.
Renal Disease diet fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low
potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet:
Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and
chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
, Heart Failure diet
Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Celiac Disease diet:
Gluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made from wheat, rye,
oats, or barley, such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti, macaroni
noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth
Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and
spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach
Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy),
dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and sea vegetables. Avoid refined foods, such as white
breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as olive oil or vegetable oil
