WGU C787 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Health risks that increase with higher BMI Answer: - heart disease
- premature death
- DM2
- osteoarthritis
- OSA
◉ True Answer: There is a genetic influence on body weight. Body
weight of parents often are predictive of body weight of children
even when they do not raise them
◉ Maintaining weight in the long term Answer: - patients should
balance energy intake with energy expenditure
◉ Advice for weight loss Answer: - increase activity
- limit sugary drinks
- when you want food, ask yourself "am I hungry"
- reduce processed foods
- Eat 5 small meals to maintain energy throughout the day
,◉ What amount of reduction in total body weight has consistently
been shown to improve health and decrease risks? Answer: 10%
Example: 180 lb person would need to lose 18 lbs (down to 162 lbs)
265 lb would need to lose 26.5 lbs (down to 238.5)
430 lb person would need to lose 43 lbs (down to 397)
◉ Examples of Appropriate, sustainable weight loss goals Answer: -
to reduce risk of chronic disease
- to increase energy level
- to be able to be more physically active with less joint pain
◉ Motivational Interviewing regarding weight loss Answer: - health
behaviors have rewards separate from lbs lost
- don't focus on failure
- don't focus on negative images
- don't sugar coat or be dismissive
◉ Drinking What amount of water each day has shown to support
weight loss Answer: 48 oz or more
◉ Examples of foods appropriate for consistent inclusion on a wt
reduction dietary plan Answer: -baked fish
, - broiled skinless chicken breast
- steamed green veggies
- lean protein
◉ Examples of societal factors in the obesity epidemic Answer: -
desk-based, low-activity jobs
- increasing size of food portions
- increased consumption of processed foods
◉ Examples of obesity message to discuss with adolescents Answer:
- focus on health diet, not weight loss diets
- positively reinforce healthy behaviors in general
- don't give food as a reward
- media messages
◉ Good advice to a family of a 14 yr old with anorexia Answer: -
avoid focusing praise and compliments on physical attractiveness
- Do not categorize specific foods as "good" or "bad"
- Remove monetary or reward incentives from meal time
◉ Amount of weekly exercise patients should strive for Answer: 90
min moderate physical activity at least 3 x's/wk
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Health risks that increase with higher BMI Answer: - heart disease
- premature death
- DM2
- osteoarthritis
- OSA
◉ True Answer: There is a genetic influence on body weight. Body
weight of parents often are predictive of body weight of children
even when they do not raise them
◉ Maintaining weight in the long term Answer: - patients should
balance energy intake with energy expenditure
◉ Advice for weight loss Answer: - increase activity
- limit sugary drinks
- when you want food, ask yourself "am I hungry"
- reduce processed foods
- Eat 5 small meals to maintain energy throughout the day
,◉ What amount of reduction in total body weight has consistently
been shown to improve health and decrease risks? Answer: 10%
Example: 180 lb person would need to lose 18 lbs (down to 162 lbs)
265 lb would need to lose 26.5 lbs (down to 238.5)
430 lb person would need to lose 43 lbs (down to 397)
◉ Examples of Appropriate, sustainable weight loss goals Answer: -
to reduce risk of chronic disease
- to increase energy level
- to be able to be more physically active with less joint pain
◉ Motivational Interviewing regarding weight loss Answer: - health
behaviors have rewards separate from lbs lost
- don't focus on failure
- don't focus on negative images
- don't sugar coat or be dismissive
◉ Drinking What amount of water each day has shown to support
weight loss Answer: 48 oz or more
◉ Examples of foods appropriate for consistent inclusion on a wt
reduction dietary plan Answer: -baked fish
, - broiled skinless chicken breast
- steamed green veggies
- lean protein
◉ Examples of societal factors in the obesity epidemic Answer: -
desk-based, low-activity jobs
- increasing size of food portions
- increased consumption of processed foods
◉ Examples of obesity message to discuss with adolescents Answer:
- focus on health diet, not weight loss diets
- positively reinforce healthy behaviors in general
- don't give food as a reward
- media messages
◉ Good advice to a family of a 14 yr old with anorexia Answer: -
avoid focusing praise and compliments on physical attractiveness
- Do not categorize specific foods as "good" or "bad"
- Remove monetary or reward incentives from meal time
◉ Amount of weekly exercise patients should strive for Answer: 90
min moderate physical activity at least 3 x's/wk
