WGU: D440 HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
NUTRIENT GUIDES QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Which energy source provides the highest energy value? - ANSWER Fat
Which recommendation promotes health by suggesting energy intake levels for maintaining body weight
within specific age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity categories? - ANSWER Estimated energy
requirement
During which stage of life do women store more fat? - ANSWER Pregnancy
Which statement by the patient demonstrates that they understand the concept of a healthy weight
range?
"I should aim for a BMI of 16 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 25 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 29 kg/m²." - ANSWER "I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
Which energy requirement is known as the thermic effect of food? - ANSWER The energy required for
the processes of digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients to the cell.
Which food item is categorized as energy-dense food? - ANSWER Fried meat
Which form of energy is required for involuntary body functions like brain and nerve activities? -
ANSWER Electrical energy
When referring to body energy, which statement is associated to energy unit measurements?
Kilojoules are commonly used on food labels.
NUTRIENT GUIDES QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Which energy source provides the highest energy value? - ANSWER Fat
Which recommendation promotes health by suggesting energy intake levels for maintaining body weight
within specific age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity categories? - ANSWER Estimated energy
requirement
During which stage of life do women store more fat? - ANSWER Pregnancy
Which statement by the patient demonstrates that they understand the concept of a healthy weight
range?
"I should aim for a BMI of 16 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 25 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 29 kg/m²." - ANSWER "I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
Which energy requirement is known as the thermic effect of food? - ANSWER The energy required for
the processes of digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients to the cell.
Which food item is categorized as energy-dense food? - ANSWER Fried meat
Which form of energy is required for involuntary body functions like brain and nerve activities? -
ANSWER Electrical energy
When referring to body energy, which statement is associated to energy unit measurements?
Kilojoules are commonly used on food labels.
