Nutrition Test info D440 WGU (Questions & Answers) Rated 100% Correct!!
BMI ranges Answer - normal 18.5-24.9
overweight 25-29.9
obese 30 and over
Albumin Answer - markers for malnutrition, kidney or liver disease
dysphagia Answer - which pt would be most at risk for malnutrition
Breastfeeding Answer - at risk for dehydration
What diet would a pt who lost their dentures be on? Answer - mechanical soft
Low calcium Answer - Athlete is cramping due to _______
high calcium foods Answer - dairy, kale, broccoli, fish, fortified foods (broccoli and cheese)
nutrient dense foods Answer - contain lots of vitamins and minerals relative to the number of calories
Where can you find folic acid? Answer - YOGURT; Leafy green vegetables and legumes, seeds, orange juice, and liver; now added to most refined grains
How many mL is one ounce? Answer - 30 mL
How many oz are in a cup? Answer - 8 oz
How many oz are in a glass? Answer - 6 oz
How any calories are in one gram of fat? Answer - 9
How many calories are in one gram of protein? Answer - 4
How many calories are in one gram of carbs? Answer - 4 cal What causes glomerulonephritis? Answer - untreated strep throat
glomerulonephritis diet Answer - fluid restriction
sodium restriction
decrease protein
increase carbs (carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
renal disease diet Answer - fluid restriction, low sodium, low protein, low potassium, high calcium
UTI diet Answer - berries, probiotics (yogurt), avoid coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and smoking
Heart failure diet Answer - fluid restriction - spread fluids out throughout the day; suck on hard candy to decrease thirst
decrease sodium, fat and cholesterol
Heart health diet Answer - increase fiber, decrease saturated fat
Dash diet for lowering B/P and LDL Answer - low sodium, low fat, low sugar
high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies
celiac disease diet (gluten intolerance) Answer - Gluten free diet: No BROW Barley Rye Oats Wheat
Remember NO OATMEAL foods to avoid: ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains that are made with
BROW such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti, macaroni noodles, beer, and ale
Stomatitis diet (inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth) Answer - soft and easy to eat foods, room temp, high protein, high calorie
avoid alcohol, salty, spicy, and citrus foods
peritonitis diet (inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach) Answer - Eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium (almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy), dark leafy green vegetables.
avoid refined foods: such as white breads, pasta, sugar.
Use healthy oils like olive oils and vegetable oils
Cholecystitis diet Answer - low fat