WGU HEALTH AND WELLNESS D440
SECTION 1 EXAM QUESTIONS &
COMPLETE CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Nutrition
The intake of food, considered in relation to the body's dietary needs
Nutrition Science
The study of the effects of food components on the metabolism, health, performance, and
disease resistance of human beings and animals
Dietetics
The use of evidence-based practices in the area of food and nutrition to improve and maintain
good health
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Food and nutrition expert who has met specific academic and training criteria to earn the
nationally accredited RDN license
Health
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity
, Wellness
Full potential development for all people within their environments
Balance between activities and goals (e.g., play and work)
Health Promotion
The process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health
What are nutrients?
Important components in maintaining health and well-being, categorized as essential,
nonessential, and energy-yielding.
How are nutrients obtained from the diet categorized?
As essential, nonessential, and energy-yielding.
Essential Nutrients
Nutrients that the body cannot synthesize on its own—or not in an adequate amount—and
must be provided by the diet. They are necessary for the body to function properly.
What are the six essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
SECTION 1 EXAM QUESTIONS &
COMPLETE CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Nutrition
The intake of food, considered in relation to the body's dietary needs
Nutrition Science
The study of the effects of food components on the metabolism, health, performance, and
disease resistance of human beings and animals
Dietetics
The use of evidence-based practices in the area of food and nutrition to improve and maintain
good health
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Food and nutrition expert who has met specific academic and training criteria to earn the
nationally accredited RDN license
Health
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity
, Wellness
Full potential development for all people within their environments
Balance between activities and goals (e.g., play and work)
Health Promotion
The process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health
What are nutrients?
Important components in maintaining health and well-being, categorized as essential,
nonessential, and energy-yielding.
How are nutrients obtained from the diet categorized?
As essential, nonessential, and energy-yielding.
Essential Nutrients
Nutrients that the body cannot synthesize on its own—or not in an adequate amount—and
must be provided by the diet. They are necessary for the body to function properly.
What are the six essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
