WGU D440 NUTRITION OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
Comprehensive 2026-2027 Frequently Tested
Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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1. Which protein comes from an animal source?
a) Soy
b) Tofu
c) Milk
d) Pine nuts - ANSWER Milk
2. Which protein is a vital oxygen carrier in the red blood cells?
a) Albumin
b) Peptide hormones
c) Hemoglobin
d) Transferrin - ANSWER Hemoglobin
3. Which term refers to the five amino acids that the body can synthesize if
the necessary building blocks and enzymes are available versus other amino
acids? - ANSWER Dispensable
4. Which group has the highest risk for malnutrition? - ANSWER Children
, 5. Which plant source of protein is the only complete protein that contains all
of the indispensable amino acids?
a) Soy
b) Egg
c) Nuts
d) Gelatin - ANSWER Soy
6. In which location does the initial breakdown of protein begin?
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Mouth
D. Large intestine
Correct answer: C
7. Where are amino acids absorbed after digestion?
A. Lymphatic system
B. Portal circulation
C. Large intestine
D. Stomach
Correct answer: B
8. Which vegetarian diet excludes all animal products?
A. Lacto-vegetarian
B. Lacto-ovo vegetarian
C. Pescatarian
D. Vegan
Correct answer: D
, 9. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates understanding of rennin’s role in
protein absorption?
A. “Rennin increases stomach acid production.”
B. “Rennin helps digest meat proteins.”
C. “Rennin and calcium slow milk digestion in infants.”
D. “Rennin neutralizes gastric acid.”
Correct answer: C
10. Which enzyme continues protein digestion in the small intestine?
A. Pepsin
B. Amylase
C. Carboxypeptidase
D. Lipase
Correct answer: C
11. Which chemical unfolds and denatures protein chains?
A. Pepsin
B. Bile
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. Sodium bicarbonate
Correct answer: C
12. Which food combination provides complete protein for a vegan?
A. Fruit and nuts
B. Grains and legumes
ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE
Comprehensive 2026-2027 Frequently Tested
Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. Which protein comes from an animal source?
a) Soy
b) Tofu
c) Milk
d) Pine nuts - ANSWER Milk
2. Which protein is a vital oxygen carrier in the red blood cells?
a) Albumin
b) Peptide hormones
c) Hemoglobin
d) Transferrin - ANSWER Hemoglobin
3. Which term refers to the five amino acids that the body can synthesize if
the necessary building blocks and enzymes are available versus other amino
acids? - ANSWER Dispensable
4. Which group has the highest risk for malnutrition? - ANSWER Children
, 5. Which plant source of protein is the only complete protein that contains all
of the indispensable amino acids?
a) Soy
b) Egg
c) Nuts
d) Gelatin - ANSWER Soy
6. In which location does the initial breakdown of protein begin?
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Mouth
D. Large intestine
Correct answer: C
7. Where are amino acids absorbed after digestion?
A. Lymphatic system
B. Portal circulation
C. Large intestine
D. Stomach
Correct answer: B
8. Which vegetarian diet excludes all animal products?
A. Lacto-vegetarian
B. Lacto-ovo vegetarian
C. Pescatarian
D. Vegan
Correct answer: D
, 9. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates understanding of rennin’s role in
protein absorption?
A. “Rennin increases stomach acid production.”
B. “Rennin helps digest meat proteins.”
C. “Rennin and calcium slow milk digestion in infants.”
D. “Rennin neutralizes gastric acid.”
Correct answer: C
10. Which enzyme continues protein digestion in the small intestine?
A. Pepsin
B. Amylase
C. Carboxypeptidase
D. Lipase
Correct answer: C
11. Which chemical unfolds and denatures protein chains?
A. Pepsin
B. Bile
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. Sodium bicarbonate
Correct answer: C
12. Which food combination provides complete protein for a vegan?
A. Fruit and nuts
B. Grains and legumes
