NUTRITION D440 WGU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Nutrition - Answers-The intake of food, considered in relation to the body's dietary needs
Nutrition Science - Answers-The study of the effects of food components on the
metabolism, health, performance, and disease resistance of human beings and animals
Dietetics - Answers-The use of evidence-based practices in the area of food and
nutrition to improve and maintain good health
Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) - Answers-Food and nutrition expert who has met
specific academic and training criteria to earn the nationally accredited RDN license
Health promotion - Answers-The process of enabling people to increase control over
and improve their health
Essential Nutrients - Answers-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.
Examples: The six Essential Nutrients include carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins,
minerals, and water.
Non-essential Nutrients - Answers-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.
Examples: Nonessential amino acids and cholesterol.
Health - Answers-A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Wellness - Answers-Full potential development for all people within their environments
Balance between activities and goals (e.g., play and work)
Energy-yielding Nutrients - Answers-Definition: Nutrients that provide the body with
energy that is measured in calories. Energy-yielding nutrients are also known as
macronutrients because they are required by the body in large quantities relative to
micronutrient requirements (e.g., vitamins and minerals).
Examples: Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Nutrient Density - Answers-The nutrient density of an individual food is an important
factor in determining which foods to include in the diet. Nutrient density refers to how
many nutrients are present in a food, given the number of calories it contains. It is a
simple way to connect nutrients with calories.
Signs of good nutrition - Answers-Good nutrition is a significant factor in the body's
ability to maintain a state of wellness because each cell in the body is affected by the
Nutrition - Answers-The intake of food, considered in relation to the body's dietary needs
Nutrition Science - Answers-The study of the effects of food components on the
metabolism, health, performance, and disease resistance of human beings and animals
Dietetics - Answers-The use of evidence-based practices in the area of food and
nutrition to improve and maintain good health
Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) - Answers-Food and nutrition expert who has met
specific academic and training criteria to earn the nationally accredited RDN license
Health promotion - Answers-The process of enabling people to increase control over
and improve their health
Essential Nutrients - Answers-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.
Examples: The six Essential Nutrients include carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins,
minerals, and water.
Non-essential Nutrients - Answers-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.
Examples: Nonessential amino acids and cholesterol.
Health - Answers-A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Wellness - Answers-Full potential development for all people within their environments
Balance between activities and goals (e.g., play and work)
Energy-yielding Nutrients - Answers-Definition: Nutrients that provide the body with
energy that is measured in calories. Energy-yielding nutrients are also known as
macronutrients because they are required by the body in large quantities relative to
micronutrient requirements (e.g., vitamins and minerals).
Examples: Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Nutrient Density - Answers-The nutrient density of an individual food is an important
factor in determining which foods to include in the diet. Nutrient density refers to how
many nutrients are present in a food, given the number of calories it contains. It is a
simple way to connect nutrients with calories.
Signs of good nutrition - Answers-Good nutrition is a significant factor in the body's
ability to maintain a state of wellness because each cell in the body is affected by the
