WGU C458 HEALTH, WELLNESS & FITNESS OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS & AN… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU C458 Health, Wellness &
Fitness Objective Assessment
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Latest Verified Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
319 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 319 verified questions with correct answers provided, covering the subject area of
health, wellness, and fitness. Each item includes concise explanations that enhance understanding of key
concepts. It is suitable for students preparing for exams, conducting reviews, and pursuing certification in
health-related fields.
CONTENTS
• Nutrition Basics • Eating Disorders
• Macronutrients • Vitamins and Minerals
• Fats and Cholesterol • Drug Use and Misuse
• Substance Categories • Mental Health
• Stress and Coping • End of Life Issues
• Aging and Health • Infectious Diseases
• Immunity and Vaccination
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 319
Nutrition
CORRECT ANSWER
provides the body with the nutrients it needs to perform its daily tasks
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 319
Undernutrition
CORRECT ANSWER
implies that the individual is not getting enough nutrients. This can occur even if the person is consuming more than
enough calories
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 319
Malnutrition
CORRECT ANSWER
an imbalance of proper nutrients
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 319
Obesity
CORRECT ANSWER
15 to 20 percent above normal weight. Poor dietary patterns; include increased intake of sugars in sweetened soft drinks,
foods, and meals of high energy, low nutrient density, and large portion sizes. At risk for serious health problems such as
type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 319
Minerals
CORRECT ANSWER
inorganic material. Form body parts (teeth and bones), maintain acid-base neutrality, regulate nerve impulses, osmotic
pressure, and electrolyte balance
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, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 319
Major minerals
CORRECT ANSWER
needed by the body:
• calcium—milk, cheese, sardines, salmon, green vegetables
• phosphorus—milk, cheese, lean meat
• potassium—oranges, bananas, dried fruits
• sulfur—eggs, poultry, fish
• sodium—table salt, beef, eggs, cheese
• chloride—table salt, meat
• magnesium—green vegetables, whole grains
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 319
Trace minerals
CORRECT ANSWER
required in lesser amounts, and include iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium, copper, iodine, fluorine, chromium, molybdenum,
and manganese
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 319
HDL cholesterol (high density lipoproteins)
CORRECT ANSWER
protect the body against heart disease. Often called "good" cholesterol.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 319
Nutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
the substances in food needed to support life functions. provide energy that the body needs
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 319
Antibodies
CORRECT ANSWER
combat infection. Synthesized from proteins in response to infectious agent. destroy or lessen the effects of the invading
antigen.
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, Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 319
Holographic will
CORRECT ANSWER
A will written in the testator's own handwriting and unwitnessed
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 319
Migraine
CORRECT ANSWER
A condition characterized by localized headaches that possibly result from alternating dilation and constriction of blood
vessels
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 319
Arthritis
CORRECT ANSWER
Painful inflammatory disease of the joints.
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 319
Metastasis
CORRECT ANSWER
Process by which cancer spreads from one area to another in the body.
Q15 QUESTION 15 OF 319
Urinary Incontinenece
CORRECT ANSWER
The inability to control urination
Q16 QUESTION 16 OF 319
Immunity
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU C458 Health, Wellness &
Fitness Objective Assessment
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Latest Verified Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
319 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 319 verified questions with correct answers provided, covering the subject area of
health, wellness, and fitness. Each item includes concise explanations that enhance understanding of key
concepts. It is suitable for students preparing for exams, conducting reviews, and pursuing certification in
health-related fields.
CONTENTS
• Nutrition Basics • Eating Disorders
• Macronutrients • Vitamins and Minerals
• Fats and Cholesterol • Drug Use and Misuse
• Substance Categories • Mental Health
• Stress and Coping • End of Life Issues
• Aging and Health • Infectious Diseases
• Immunity and Vaccination
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 319
Nutrition
CORRECT ANSWER
provides the body with the nutrients it needs to perform its daily tasks
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 319
Undernutrition
CORRECT ANSWER
implies that the individual is not getting enough nutrients. This can occur even if the person is consuming more than
enough calories
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 319
Malnutrition
CORRECT ANSWER
an imbalance of proper nutrients
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 319
Obesity
CORRECT ANSWER
15 to 20 percent above normal weight. Poor dietary patterns; include increased intake of sugars in sweetened soft drinks,
foods, and meals of high energy, low nutrient density, and large portion sizes. At risk for serious health problems such as
type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 319
Minerals
CORRECT ANSWER
inorganic material. Form body parts (teeth and bones), maintain acid-base neutrality, regulate nerve impulses, osmotic
pressure, and electrolyte balance
Page 2
, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 319
Major minerals
CORRECT ANSWER
needed by the body:
• calcium—milk, cheese, sardines, salmon, green vegetables
• phosphorus—milk, cheese, lean meat
• potassium—oranges, bananas, dried fruits
• sulfur—eggs, poultry, fish
• sodium—table salt, beef, eggs, cheese
• chloride—table salt, meat
• magnesium—green vegetables, whole grains
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 319
Trace minerals
CORRECT ANSWER
required in lesser amounts, and include iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium, copper, iodine, fluorine, chromium, molybdenum,
and manganese
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 319
HDL cholesterol (high density lipoproteins)
CORRECT ANSWER
protect the body against heart disease. Often called "good" cholesterol.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 319
Nutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
the substances in food needed to support life functions. provide energy that the body needs
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 319
Antibodies
CORRECT ANSWER
combat infection. Synthesized from proteins in response to infectious agent. destroy or lessen the effects of the invading
antigen.
Page 3
, Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 319
Holographic will
CORRECT ANSWER
A will written in the testator's own handwriting and unwitnessed
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 319
Migraine
CORRECT ANSWER
A condition characterized by localized headaches that possibly result from alternating dilation and constriction of blood
vessels
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 319
Arthritis
CORRECT ANSWER
Painful inflammatory disease of the joints.
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 319
Metastasis
CORRECT ANSWER
Process by which cancer spreads from one area to another in the body.
Q15 QUESTION 15 OF 319
Urinary Incontinenece
CORRECT ANSWER
The inability to control urination
Q16 QUESTION 16 OF 319
Immunity
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