WGU D440 HEALTH AND WELLNESS
THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE
●● Nutrition Science
Answer: The study of the effects of food components on the metabolism,
health, performance, and disease resistance of human beings and animals
●● Dietetics
Answer: The use of evidence-based practices in the area of food and
nutrition to improve and maintain good health
●● Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Answer: Food and nutrition expert who has met specific academic and
training criteria to earn the nationally accredited RDN license
●● Health
Answer: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
,●● Wellness
Answer: Full potential development for all people within their
environments.
Balance between activities and goals (e.g., play and work)
●● Health Promotion
Answer: The process of enabling people to increase control over and
improve their health
●● Essential Nutrients
Answer: 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?
Answer: 1) Carbohydrates
2) Protein
3) Fat
4) Vitamins
5) Minerals
6) Water
, ●● Nonessential Nutrients
Answer: Nutrients that are made naturally in the body. They can also be
absorbed through certain foods. Even though they are referred to as
nonessential, they are still important in maintaining health.
●● Name 2 examples of Nonessential Nutrients
Answer: 1) Nonessential Amino Acids
2) Cholesterol
●● Energy-yielding Nutrients
aka: ??
Answer: Nutrients that provide the body with energy that is measured in
calories.
aka: Macronutrients; because they are required by the body in large
quantities relative to micronutrient requirements (e.g., vitamins and
minerals).
●● Name 3 examples of Energy-yielding Nutrients
Answer: 1) Carbohydrates 2) Fats
3) Proteins
●● Nutrient Density
THROUGH NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE
●● Nutrition Science
Answer: The study of the effects of food components on the metabolism,
health, performance, and disease resistance of human beings and animals
●● Dietetics
Answer: The use of evidence-based practices in the area of food and
nutrition to improve and maintain good health
●● Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Answer: Food and nutrition expert who has met specific academic and
training criteria to earn the nationally accredited RDN license
●● Health
Answer: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
,●● Wellness
Answer: Full potential development for all people within their
environments.
Balance between activities and goals (e.g., play and work)
●● Health Promotion
Answer: The process of enabling people to increase control over and
improve their health
●● Essential Nutrients
Answer: 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?
Answer: 1) Carbohydrates
2) Protein
3) Fat
4) Vitamins
5) Minerals
6) Water
, ●● Nonessential Nutrients
Answer: Nutrients that are made naturally in the body. They can also be
absorbed through certain foods. Even though they are referred to as
nonessential, they are still important in maintaining health.
●● Name 2 examples of Nonessential Nutrients
Answer: 1) Nonessential Amino Acids
2) Cholesterol
●● Energy-yielding Nutrients
aka: ??
Answer: Nutrients that provide the body with energy that is measured in
calories.
aka: Macronutrients; because they are required by the body in large
quantities relative to micronutrient requirements (e.g., vitamins and
minerals).
●● Name 3 examples of Energy-yielding Nutrients
Answer: 1) Carbohydrates 2) Fats
3) Proteins
●● Nutrient Density
