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WGU D440 -Health and Wellness ThroughNutritional Science Test- Questions Solved
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What are the SIX Essential Nutrients? - Answer 1) Carbohydrates
2) Protein
3) Fat
4) Vitamins
5) Minerals
6) Water
Nonessential Nutrients - Answer 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.
Name 2 examples of Nonessential Nutrients - Answer 1) Nonessential Amino Acids
2) Cholesterol
Energy-yielding Nutrients
aka: ?? - Answer Nutrients that provide the body with energy that is measured in
calories.
aka: Macronutrients; because they are required by the body in large quantities relative
to micronutrient requirements (e.g., vitamins and minerals).
Name 3 examples of Energy-yielding Nutrients - Answer 1) Carbohydrates 2) Fats
,3) Proteins
Nutrient Density - Answer 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.
Name examples of Nutrient-rich (or nutrient-dense) foods - Answer Vegetables, fruits,
whole grains, seafood, eggs, beans and peas, unsalted nuts and seeds, fat-free and low-
fat dairy products, and lean meats and poultry.
Name examples of foods that are NOT nutrient dense
What are "empty calories"? - Answer Cookies, soda, French fries, and processed meats.
Some of these foods may contain important nutrients, but the overall quantity of
nutrients per calorie is low.
Empty Calories are foods that provide calories but no nutrients (e.g soda)
Signs of good nutrition include:
(hint: there are 3 listed) - Answer 1) Smooth skin
2) Clear and bright eyes
3) Resistance to infection
Personal Wellness - Answer A positive dynamic state that motivates a person to seek a
higher level of functioning, includes all aspects of a person's life.
Wellness is supported by balanced nutrition
, Nutritional Status - Answer Measures and describes how well nutrient needs are being
met.
When nutritional needs are met, an individual is considered well-nourished and in a
state of optimal nutrition.
Nutritional Status is influenced by a variety of factors, including:
(hint: 5 are listed) - Answer 1) Living situation
2) Social and Economic variables
3) Available food
4) Food choices
5) State of health
What is the difference between Nutritional Status and Dietary Status? - Answer
Nutritional status is evaluated by a combination of dietary, biochemical,
anthropometric, and clinical measurements
Dietary status is evaluated on the basis of what foods are being consumed and their
nutrient content
Nutrient Bioavailability - Answer If the body is absorbing and making use of the
nutrients
This helps in distinguishing between a primary nutrient deficiency and a secondary
nutrient deficiency
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