WGU C458 Assessment (New 2026/ 2027
Update) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
What is a calorie (kilocalorie)? - Correct answer -units of measure which indicate
energy from food
-more sugar=more calories
-amount of energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 degree C
What are vitamins? - Correct answer -essential organic compounds that promote
growth and reproduction, and help maintain life and health
What is a fat? - Correct answer -maintenance of healthy skin and hair
-insulation of body organs
-maintenance of body temp.
What is the most common nutrient deficiency? - Correct answer -iron
What are amino acids? - Correct answer -smaller units that make up protein
,What does sodium do for the body? - Correct answer -necessary for regulation of
blood and bodily fluids
-successful transmission of nerve impulses
-heart activtiy
What is lactose? - Correct answer -disaccharide contained in milk that must be broken
down before being used by the body
What does a carbohydrate provide for the body? - Correct answer -principal source for
the body's energy
What is the best way for a person to get all essential nutrients without overeating? -
Correct answer -choose food with high nutrient density
What is the recommended amount of water intake per day? - Correct answer 6-8
glasses
,What is the recommended amount of daily protein intake? - Correct answer men= 63
grams
women= 50 grams
What nutrient plays the most important role in a development of muscle, bone, and
nerve cells? - Correct answer -proteins
What are the primary role of proteins? - Correct answer -aid in transportation of iron,
oxygen, and nutrients to all the body's cells
-repair bone, muscle, and skin
-key element of the antibodies that protect us from disease
MyPyramid plan emphasizes: - Correct answer -gradual improvment
-physical activity
-personalization
portion vs. serving - Correct answer -portion can be larger or smaller than a serving
, What is the average daily caloric need? - Correct answer 2,000 cal.
What is the ideal cholesterol ration of an individual? - Correct answer high HDLs : low
LDLs
What happens when unsaturated fats are hydrogenated? - Correct answer -makes fat
more solid at room temperature
-creates more saturated fat
-ex. coconut oil
What happens when poly-unsatuarated fats are hydrogenated? - Correct answer -
trans-fatty acids are produced
How can Vitamin A hurt the body? - Correct answer -accumulates in the liver
-taking large amounts can be toxic
fat soluble vs. water soluble vitamins - Correct answer fat-soluble= vitamins stored in
the body
Update) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
What is a calorie (kilocalorie)? - Correct answer -units of measure which indicate
energy from food
-more sugar=more calories
-amount of energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 degree C
What are vitamins? - Correct answer -essential organic compounds that promote
growth and reproduction, and help maintain life and health
What is a fat? - Correct answer -maintenance of healthy skin and hair
-insulation of body organs
-maintenance of body temp.
What is the most common nutrient deficiency? - Correct answer -iron
What are amino acids? - Correct answer -smaller units that make up protein
,What does sodium do for the body? - Correct answer -necessary for regulation of
blood and bodily fluids
-successful transmission of nerve impulses
-heart activtiy
What is lactose? - Correct answer -disaccharide contained in milk that must be broken
down before being used by the body
What does a carbohydrate provide for the body? - Correct answer -principal source for
the body's energy
What is the best way for a person to get all essential nutrients without overeating? -
Correct answer -choose food with high nutrient density
What is the recommended amount of water intake per day? - Correct answer 6-8
glasses
,What is the recommended amount of daily protein intake? - Correct answer men= 63
grams
women= 50 grams
What nutrient plays the most important role in a development of muscle, bone, and
nerve cells? - Correct answer -proteins
What are the primary role of proteins? - Correct answer -aid in transportation of iron,
oxygen, and nutrients to all the body's cells
-repair bone, muscle, and skin
-key element of the antibodies that protect us from disease
MyPyramid plan emphasizes: - Correct answer -gradual improvment
-physical activity
-personalization
portion vs. serving - Correct answer -portion can be larger or smaller than a serving
, What is the average daily caloric need? - Correct answer 2,000 cal.
What is the ideal cholesterol ration of an individual? - Correct answer high HDLs : low
LDLs
What happens when unsaturated fats are hydrogenated? - Correct answer -makes fat
more solid at room temperature
-creates more saturated fat
-ex. coconut oil
What happens when poly-unsatuarated fats are hydrogenated? - Correct answer -
trans-fatty acids are produced
How can Vitamin A hurt the body? - Correct answer -accumulates in the liver
-taking large amounts can be toxic
fat soluble vs. water soluble vitamins - Correct answer fat-soluble= vitamins stored in
the body
