WGU C787 nutrition Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Function of fluids - Correct answer-Provide shape and rigidity to cells, regulate
body temp, lubrication, solvent, homeostasis
More function of fluids - Correct answer-Cushion body tissues, transports nutrients
and waste, source of trace mineral, chemical reactions
hypothalamus - Correct answer-Controls thirst
Thirst triggers - Correct answer-Sodium and solute levels increase in blood
Sources of fluid intake - Correct answer-solid food and fluids, even coffee and
energy drinks, though they are not necessarily healthy. Still of form of fluid intake.
6 classes of nutrients - Correct answer-carbs, proteins, fat/lipids, vitamins,
minerals, water
Tolerable upper intake level - Correct answer-the highest level of daily
consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans;
ensures people do not take harmful amounts (usually d/t supplements)
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, My plate - Correct answer-half fruit and veggies (more veggies); half protein and
grains (more grains); dairy on the side
sources of up-to-date nutrtion - Correct answer-CDC, National institute of health
Social triggers for eating - Correct answer-learned and environmental e.g social
gatherings
how pepsin is activated - Correct answer-pepsinogen secreted by stomach mucosa,
activated by HCl in stomach
Pancreatic proteases - Correct answer-Active in small intestine. Amino acid
absorption and final breakdown into smallest components.
2 trigger foods for GERD - Correct answer-coffee and tomato
typical manifestation of GERD - Correct answer-chest or back pain when lying
down after meal
Safe food for celiac disease - Correct answer-Rice; no wheat, rye, or barley.
Macronutrients - Correct answer-Carbs, fats, proteins
Monosaccharides - Correct answer-glucose, fructose, galactose
Starch - Correct answer-2 or more glucose monomers chained together in plants
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Questions and Answers
Function of fluids - Correct answer-Provide shape and rigidity to cells, regulate
body temp, lubrication, solvent, homeostasis
More function of fluids - Correct answer-Cushion body tissues, transports nutrients
and waste, source of trace mineral, chemical reactions
hypothalamus - Correct answer-Controls thirst
Thirst triggers - Correct answer-Sodium and solute levels increase in blood
Sources of fluid intake - Correct answer-solid food and fluids, even coffee and
energy drinks, though they are not necessarily healthy. Still of form of fluid intake.
6 classes of nutrients - Correct answer-carbs, proteins, fat/lipids, vitamins,
minerals, water
Tolerable upper intake level - Correct answer-the highest level of daily
consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans;
ensures people do not take harmful amounts (usually d/t supplements)
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, My plate - Correct answer-half fruit and veggies (more veggies); half protein and
grains (more grains); dairy on the side
sources of up-to-date nutrtion - Correct answer-CDC, National institute of health
Social triggers for eating - Correct answer-learned and environmental e.g social
gatherings
how pepsin is activated - Correct answer-pepsinogen secreted by stomach mucosa,
activated by HCl in stomach
Pancreatic proteases - Correct answer-Active in small intestine. Amino acid
absorption and final breakdown into smallest components.
2 trigger foods for GERD - Correct answer-coffee and tomato
typical manifestation of GERD - Correct answer-chest or back pain when lying
down after meal
Safe food for celiac disease - Correct answer-Rice; no wheat, rye, or barley.
Macronutrients - Correct answer-Carbs, fats, proteins
Monosaccharides - Correct answer-glucose, fructose, galactose
Starch - Correct answer-2 or more glucose monomers chained together in plants
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