WGU C458 HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-20… 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, Fitness
and Wellness Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Verified
Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
319 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 319 verified questions along with correct answers, ensuring comprehensive
coverage of health, fitness, and wellness concepts. It serves as an invaluable resource for students seeking
to enhance their understanding of the subject matter. The format, which includes diagrams and images,
makes it suitable for study, review, and preparation for certification exams.
CONTENTS
• Nutrition Basics • Eating Disorders
• Obesity and Health • Macronutrients
• Vitamins and Minerals • Fats and Cholesterol
• Drug Use and Misuse • Substance Abuse
• Mental Health • Stress and Coping
• Grief and Loss • Aging and Health
• Infectious Diseases • Immunity and STIs
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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
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
inorganic material. Form body parts (teeth and bones), maintain acid-base neutrality, regulate nerve impulses,
osmotic pressure, and electrolyte balance
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
LDL cholesterol (low density lipoproteins)
CORRECT ANSWER
most cholesterol in the blood is of this type. Often referred to as the bad cholesterol. high levels in the blood
increases the risk of fatty deposits forming in the arteries, which in turn increases the risk of a heart attack
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, Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 319
Lipoproteins
CORRECT ANSWER
large molecules of fat and protein in the bloodstream; how cholesterol is transported
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 319
Antioxidants
CORRECT ANSWER
slow the aging process. Reduce cellular damage by binding with free radicals produced during oxidation
reactions
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 319
Oxidation reactions
CORRECT ANSWER
the energy-yielding reactions in which either an oxygen atom adds an electron to or a hydrogen atom removes an
electron from a substrate (a group of atoms or molecule)—the net result is a substrate that has had a partial or
complete loss of a negatively charge particle, an electron. Two partially charged atoms or groups of atoms, one
positively charged and the other negatively charged, now exist
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 319
Free radical (Oxidant)
CORRECT ANSWER
any atom or group of atoms that has an unpaired electron. Because electrons typically function in pairs, these are
very prone to binding to other substrates in an effort to regain this paired status. When this happens in the
human body, there is potential for a great deal of damage.
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 319
Nutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
the substances in food needed to support life functions. provide energy that the body needs
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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, Fitness
and Wellness Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Verified
Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
319 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 319 verified questions along with correct answers, ensuring comprehensive
coverage of health, fitness, and wellness concepts. It serves as an invaluable resource for students seeking
to enhance their understanding of the subject matter. The format, which includes diagrams and images,
makes it suitable for study, review, and preparation for certification exams.
CONTENTS
• Nutrition Basics • Eating Disorders
• Obesity and Health • Macronutrients
• Vitamins and Minerals • Fats and Cholesterol
• Drug Use and Misuse • Substance Abuse
• Mental Health • Stress and Coping
• Grief and Loss • Aging and Health
• Infectious Diseases • Immunity and STIs
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
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
inorganic material. Form body parts (teeth and bones), maintain acid-base neutrality, regulate nerve impulses,
osmotic pressure, and electrolyte balance
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
LDL cholesterol (low density lipoproteins)
CORRECT ANSWER
most cholesterol in the blood is of this type. Often referred to as the bad cholesterol. high levels in the blood
increases the risk of fatty deposits forming in the arteries, which in turn increases the risk of a heart attack
Page 3
, Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 319
Lipoproteins
CORRECT ANSWER
large molecules of fat and protein in the bloodstream; how cholesterol is transported
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 319
Antioxidants
CORRECT ANSWER
slow the aging process. Reduce cellular damage by binding with free radicals produced during oxidation
reactions
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 319
Oxidation reactions
CORRECT ANSWER
the energy-yielding reactions in which either an oxygen atom adds an electron to or a hydrogen atom removes an
electron from a substrate (a group of atoms or molecule)—the net result is a substrate that has had a partial or
complete loss of a negatively charge particle, an electron. Two partially charged atoms or groups of atoms, one
positively charged and the other negatively charged, now exist
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 319
Free radical (Oxidant)
CORRECT ANSWER
any atom or group of atoms that has an unpaired electron. Because electrons typically function in pairs, these are
very prone to binding to other substrates in an effort to regain this paired status. When this happens in the
human body, there is potential for a great deal of damage.
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 319
Nutrients
CORRECT ANSWER
the substances in food needed to support life functions. provide energy that the body needs
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