WGU D440 HEALTH AND WELLNESS: NUTRIENT GUIDES | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
Which energy source provides the highest energy value? - correct answer ✔✔Fat
Which recommendation promotes health by suggesting energy intake levels for maintaining
body weight within specific age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity categories? - correct
answer ✔✔Estimated energy requirement
During which stage of life do women store more fat? - correct answer ✔✔Pregnancy
Which statement by the patient demonstrates that they understand the concept of a healthy
weight range?
"I should aim for a BMI of 16 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 25 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 29 kg/m²." - correct answer ✔✔"I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
Which energy requirement is known as the thermic effect of food? - correct answer ✔✔The
energy required for the processes of digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients to
the cell.
Which food item is categorized as energy-dense food? - correct answer ✔✔Fried meat
Which form of energy is required for involuntary body functions like brain and nerve activities? -
correct answer ✔✔Electrical energy
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
Which energy source provides the highest energy value? - correct answer ✔✔Fat
Which recommendation promotes health by suggesting energy intake levels for maintaining
body weight within specific age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity categories? - correct
answer ✔✔Estimated energy requirement
During which stage of life do women store more fat? - correct answer ✔✔Pregnancy
Which statement by the patient demonstrates that they understand the concept of a healthy
weight range?
"I should aim for a BMI of 16 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 25 kg/m²."
"I should aim for a BMI of 29 kg/m²." - correct answer ✔✔"I should aim for a BMI of 24 kg/m²."
Which energy requirement is known as the thermic effect of food? - correct answer ✔✔The
energy required for the processes of digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients to
the cell.
Which food item is categorized as energy-dense food? - correct answer ✔✔Fried meat
Which form of energy is required for involuntary body functions like brain and nerve activities? -
correct answer ✔✔Electrical energy
