WGU D440 Health and Wellness Exam
with Questions and Correct Answers
Latest 2025
Nutrient that breaks down to yield energy - CORRECT ANSWERS Fats, Proteins,
Carbohydrates
Household with the highest risk for food insecurity - CORRECT ANSWERS All
household with children
National goal of the Healthy People 2030 initiative under Nutrition and Healthy
Eating - CORRECT ANSWERS Promoting access to healthier food, Increasing iron
intake, Improving nutrition in healthcare settings
Major theme identified in the most recent major report in the Healthy People series -
CORRECT ANSWERS Weight control, Healthy choices in diet, Education about risk
factors for disease
Nurse's response to a patient who dislikes milk but needs calcium - CORRECT
ANSWERS "Let's explore some other dietary options."
Type of fat that should be limited in the diet according to Dietary Guidelines for
Americans - CORRECT ANSWERS Trans fats, Saturated fats, Hydrogenated fats
Resource available on the MyPlate website for nursing students - CORRECT
ANSWERS Sample menus based on sex and age, Easy-to-read fact sheets, Healthy
recipes
Nutritional element that may cause fatigue according to the nurse's hypothesis -
CORRECT ANSWERS Vitamins, Minerals, Dietary fiber, Low-fat dairy
Basis of MyPlate food guidelines - CORRECT ANSWERS Recommendations
designed to help Americans make better food choices
Current patterns of consumption - CORRECT ANSWERS Current trends and habits
regarding food intake.
,The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans - CORRECT ANSWERS A set of
recommendations for healthy eating patterns and nutrition.
Dietary references intakes (DRIs) - CORRECT ANSWERS A system of nutrition
recommendations that includes various dietary reference values.
Which dietary element does the nurse know is included on the MyPlate visual? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Fruit, Grains, Vegetables, Protein
How many kilocalories are consumed when eating 16g of fat? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 144; there are 9 kcal in each gram of fat. To determine the amount of kcal
in 16g of fat, 9 kcal is multiplied by 16g. There are 144 kcal in 16g of fat.
Which provides an essential base for all metabolic processes? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Water
Which dietary reference intake (DRI) panel was developed by the Food and Nutrition
Board of the Institute of Medicine? - CORRECT ANSWERS Antioxidants, Trace
elements, Folate and other B vitamins
Which are the preferred reference values for evaluating diets in healthy people? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Dietary reference intakes
In which category of the daily recommended intake of (DRI) interconnected
categories will the patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is consumed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Tolerable upper intake level
Which special nutrient should an older woman include in her meal plan? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Foods fortified with vitamin B12
Which nutrient DRIs were increased to promote bone health? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Calcium and Vitamin D
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for an older patient with heart
failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1500 mg/day
Which statement defines resting energy expenditure (REE)? - CORRECT ANSWERS
It is the amount of energy (in kcal) needed by the body for the maintenance of life at
rest over a 24-hour period.
Calculate the total energy expenditure (TEE) using Mifflin-St. Jeor formula for a
patient who is mildly obese. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1685 kcal/day; Patient height in
inches: (5 feet x 12 in/ft) + 4 in = 64 in. Patient's height in cm: 64 in x 2.54 cm/in =
162.56. Patient's weight in kg: 178 lbs / 2.2 lbs/kg = 80.91. Multiply the patient's
height, weight, and age to the respective numbers in the formula before adding
height and weight together and subtracting the age total and 161. Then complete the
, formula by multiplying the total by the PA. TEE = [(10 x 80.91) + (6.25 x 162.56) - (5 x
52) - 161] x 1.2 = 1685 kcal/day.
In a well-nourished person, which anatomical structure holds a 12 to 48-hour
reserve of glycogen, a source of stored energy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Muscle,
Liver
The clinician is measuring the basal energy expenditure (BEE) of a patient using
food consumption and physical activity records. Which factor can increase the
BEE? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased physical activity or muscle mass.
Increased lean body mass - CORRECT ANSWERS A condition where there is an
increase in the amount of lean tissue in the body.
Nutrient-dense food - CORRECT ANSWERS Foods that are high in nutrients relative
to their calorie content.
Normal bodily functions - CORRECT ANSWERS Essential physiological processes
necessary for sustaining life.
Tissue growth and repair - CORRECT ANSWERS The process of cellular
regeneration and recovery in the body.
Body temperature regulation - CORRECT ANSWERS The ability of the body to
maintain its internal temperature within a certain range.
Predictive formula reliability - CORRECT ANSWERS Factors that can affect the
accuracy of predictions made by formulas, such as disease state and age.
Congenital hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS A metabolic condition present
at birth that affects thyroid function.
Hormone levels - CORRECT ANSWERS The concentration of hormones in the body
that can influence various physiological functions.
Body Mass Index (BMI) - CORRECT ANSWERS A measurement that uses height and
weight to assess body fat and categorize individuals.
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS A macronutrient that is a primary source of
energy for the body.
Energy balance - CORRECT ANSWERS The state achieved when the calories
consumed equal the calories expended over time.
Basal energy expenditure - CORRECT ANSWERS The number of calories required
to keep your body functioning at rest.
with Questions and Correct Answers
Latest 2025
Nutrient that breaks down to yield energy - CORRECT ANSWERS Fats, Proteins,
Carbohydrates
Household with the highest risk for food insecurity - CORRECT ANSWERS All
household with children
National goal of the Healthy People 2030 initiative under Nutrition and Healthy
Eating - CORRECT ANSWERS Promoting access to healthier food, Increasing iron
intake, Improving nutrition in healthcare settings
Major theme identified in the most recent major report in the Healthy People series -
CORRECT ANSWERS Weight control, Healthy choices in diet, Education about risk
factors for disease
Nurse's response to a patient who dislikes milk but needs calcium - CORRECT
ANSWERS "Let's explore some other dietary options."
Type of fat that should be limited in the diet according to Dietary Guidelines for
Americans - CORRECT ANSWERS Trans fats, Saturated fats, Hydrogenated fats
Resource available on the MyPlate website for nursing students - CORRECT
ANSWERS Sample menus based on sex and age, Easy-to-read fact sheets, Healthy
recipes
Nutritional element that may cause fatigue according to the nurse's hypothesis -
CORRECT ANSWERS Vitamins, Minerals, Dietary fiber, Low-fat dairy
Basis of MyPlate food guidelines - CORRECT ANSWERS Recommendations
designed to help Americans make better food choices
Current patterns of consumption - CORRECT ANSWERS Current trends and habits
regarding food intake.
,The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans - CORRECT ANSWERS A set of
recommendations for healthy eating patterns and nutrition.
Dietary references intakes (DRIs) - CORRECT ANSWERS A system of nutrition
recommendations that includes various dietary reference values.
Which dietary element does the nurse know is included on the MyPlate visual? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Fruit, Grains, Vegetables, Protein
How many kilocalories are consumed when eating 16g of fat? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 144; there are 9 kcal in each gram of fat. To determine the amount of kcal
in 16g of fat, 9 kcal is multiplied by 16g. There are 144 kcal in 16g of fat.
Which provides an essential base for all metabolic processes? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Water
Which dietary reference intake (DRI) panel was developed by the Food and Nutrition
Board of the Institute of Medicine? - CORRECT ANSWERS Antioxidants, Trace
elements, Folate and other B vitamins
Which are the preferred reference values for evaluating diets in healthy people? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Dietary reference intakes
In which category of the daily recommended intake of (DRI) interconnected
categories will the patient fall if a diet that is 35% fat is consumed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Tolerable upper intake level
Which special nutrient should an older woman include in her meal plan? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Foods fortified with vitamin B12
Which nutrient DRIs were increased to promote bone health? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Calcium and Vitamin D
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for an older patient with heart
failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1500 mg/day
Which statement defines resting energy expenditure (REE)? - CORRECT ANSWERS
It is the amount of energy (in kcal) needed by the body for the maintenance of life at
rest over a 24-hour period.
Calculate the total energy expenditure (TEE) using Mifflin-St. Jeor formula for a
patient who is mildly obese. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1685 kcal/day; Patient height in
inches: (5 feet x 12 in/ft) + 4 in = 64 in. Patient's height in cm: 64 in x 2.54 cm/in =
162.56. Patient's weight in kg: 178 lbs / 2.2 lbs/kg = 80.91. Multiply the patient's
height, weight, and age to the respective numbers in the formula before adding
height and weight together and subtracting the age total and 161. Then complete the
, formula by multiplying the total by the PA. TEE = [(10 x 80.91) + (6.25 x 162.56) - (5 x
52) - 161] x 1.2 = 1685 kcal/day.
In a well-nourished person, which anatomical structure holds a 12 to 48-hour
reserve of glycogen, a source of stored energy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Muscle,
Liver
The clinician is measuring the basal energy expenditure (BEE) of a patient using
food consumption and physical activity records. Which factor can increase the
BEE? - CORRECT ANSWERS Increased physical activity or muscle mass.
Increased lean body mass - CORRECT ANSWERS A condition where there is an
increase in the amount of lean tissue in the body.
Nutrient-dense food - CORRECT ANSWERS Foods that are high in nutrients relative
to their calorie content.
Normal bodily functions - CORRECT ANSWERS Essential physiological processes
necessary for sustaining life.
Tissue growth and repair - CORRECT ANSWERS The process of cellular
regeneration and recovery in the body.
Body temperature regulation - CORRECT ANSWERS The ability of the body to
maintain its internal temperature within a certain range.
Predictive formula reliability - CORRECT ANSWERS Factors that can affect the
accuracy of predictions made by formulas, such as disease state and age.
Congenital hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS A metabolic condition present
at birth that affects thyroid function.
Hormone levels - CORRECT ANSWERS The concentration of hormones in the body
that can influence various physiological functions.
Body Mass Index (BMI) - CORRECT ANSWERS A measurement that uses height and
weight to assess body fat and categorize individuals.
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWERS A macronutrient that is a primary source of
energy for the body.
Energy balance - CORRECT ANSWERS The state achieved when the calories
consumed equal the calories expended over time.
Basal energy expenditure - CORRECT ANSWERS The number of calories required
to keep your body functioning at rest.
