WGU: D440 Health and Wellness.
Nutrient Guides Question and answers
already passed 2025/2026
Which energy source provides the highest energy value? - correct 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? - correct answer
✔Estimated energy requirement
During which stage of life do women store more fat? - correct 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." - correct answer ✔"I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
Which energy requirement is known as the thermic effect of food? - correct 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? - correct answer ✔Fried meat
Which form of energy is required for involuntary body functions like brain and nerve activities? - correct
answer ✔Electrical energy
Nutrient Guides Question and answers
already passed 2025/2026
Which energy source provides the highest energy value? - correct 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? - correct answer
✔Estimated energy requirement
During which stage of life do women store more fat? - correct 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." - correct answer ✔"I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
Which energy requirement is known as the thermic effect of food? - correct 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? - correct answer ✔Fried meat
Which form of energy is required for involuntary body functions like brain and nerve activities? - correct
answer ✔Electrical energy
