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WGU NUTRITION D440 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL
EXAM NEWEST 2025 TEST BANK| 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A &
B) WITH COMPLETE 500 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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WGU D440 NUTRITION OA EXAM VERSION A.
What are the energy needs of an infant? – ANSWER - 80-120 calories per kg of body weight
What protein source do babies need the first 6 months of life? – ANSWER - breastmilk
What protein sources do babies need after 6 months of life? – ANSWER
- Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products
What percent of daily calories are recommended for carbohydrates? –
ANSWER - 45-65%
What percent of daily calories are recommended for fats? – ANSWER -
20-35%
What percent of daily calories are recommended for proteins? –
ANSWER - 10-35%
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pg. 2 What is needed prenatally for a client? – ANSWER - Folate, Vitamin D, and Choline
What are some risks with teen pregnancy? – ANSWER - increased rates of low birth weight, preterm delivery, and infant mortality.
How many calories should be added to a diet of a pregnant woman in the second trimester? – ANSWER - +300 kcal/day
How many calories should be added to the diet of a pregnant woman in the third trimester? – ANSWER - +500 kcal/day
What is the carb requirement for the diet of a pregnant woman? – ANSWER - 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? – ANSWER - 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? – ANSWER - alpha-linolenic acid increases from 1.1 g/d to 1.4 g/d –
What foods can add alpha-linolenic acid to the diet? – ANSWER - flax, chia, canola, walnut, soybean oil
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pg. 3 How much protein should be consumed in the diet of a pregnant woman? – ANSWER - Protein – 46 g/day to 71 g/day
What protein should pregnant women consume to meet their daily requirements? – ANSWER - eggs, milks, beef, poultry, fish, pork, cheese, soy products, and other animal products
What additional nutrients are needed for the diet of a pregnant woman?– ANSWER - Calcium, Iron, Vitamins, Folate, Vitamin D, Choline
What is the role of folic acid in pregnancy? – ANSWER - Folic acid – Important for DNA synthesis, cell division, and hemoglobin synthesis
When is folic acid most important for a developing fetus? – ANSWER - Important 2 months prior to week 6 of gestation to ensure adequate nutrient availability in the endometrial lining of the uterus for embryonic tissue development.
What does folic acid do for the developing fetus? – ANSWER - The neural tube forms during the critical period from 21 to 28 days gestation 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 breastfeeding mom
during the first six months of breastfeeding? – ANSWER - 1st 6 months:
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pg. 4 What is the recommended calorie increase for a breastfeeding mom after the first 6 months of breastfeeding? – ANSWER - 400 kcal/day
What is the recommended fluid intake for breastfeeding mothers? – ANSWER - 3L/day
What considerations do you need to take when doing nutritional education to clients of differing religions and cultures? – ANSWER - Consider food restrictions on certain days, certain foods, liquids (alcohol and caffeine), how the food is prepared (certain foods mixed and how the food is cooked)
Wasting syndrome AIDS diet - ANSWER - Offer small meals and portions, administer antiemetics for N/V
Hyperthyroidism diet - ANSWER - Low iodine, high protein and calorie, low fiber
Addison's disease diet - ANSWER - Increased salt, glucocorticoid RX
Pressure injuries wounds diet - ANSWER - Diet high in vitamin c so citrus fruits, tomatoes, bell pepper, papaya. And protein and zinc increase also
Enteral feedings + diarrhea diet - ANSWER - Administer pre/probiotics, use continuous feedings instead of bolus, formulas low in fat is needed
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