WGU C458 HEALTH WELLNESS AND FITNESS OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2025 2026 HEALTH WELLNESS AND FITNESS
COURSE FINAL COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
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Major minerals - CORRECT ANSWER -needed by the body:
• calcium—milk, cheese, sardines, salmon, green vegetables
• phosphorus—milk, cheese, lean meat
• potassium—oranges, bananas, dried fruits
• sulfur—eggs, poultry, fish
• sodium—table salt, beef, eggs, cheese
• chloride—table salt, meat
• magnesium—green vegetables, whole grains
Trace minerals - CORRECT ANSWER -required in lesser amounts, and
include iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium, copper, iodine, fluorine,
chromium, molybdenum, and manganese
HDL cholesterol (high density lipoproteins) - CORRECT ANSWER -protect
the body against heart disease. Often called "good" cholesterol.
LDL cholesterol (low density lipoproteins) - CORRECT ANSWER -most
cholesterol in the blood is of this type. Often referred to as the bad
cholesterol.
high levels in the blood increases the risk of fatty deposits forming in the
arteries, which in turn increases the risk of a heart attack
,Lipoproteins - CORRECT ANSWER -large molecules of fat and protein in
the bloodstream; how cholesterol is transported
Antioxidants - CORRECT ANSWER -slow the aging process. Reduce
cellular damage by binding with free radicals produced during oxidation
reactions
Oxidation reactions - CORRECT ANSWER -the energy-yielding reactions in
which either an oxygen atom adds an electron to or a hydrogen atom
removes an electron from a substrate (a group of atoms or molecule)—the
net result is a substrate that has had a partial or complete loss of a
negatively charge particle, an electron. Two partially charged atoms or
groups of atoms, one positively charged and the other negatively charged,
now exist
Free radical (Oxidant) - CORRECT ANSWER -any atom or group of atoms
that has an unpaired electron. Because electrons typically function in
pairs, these are very prone to binding to other substrates in an effort to
regain this paired status. When this happens in the human body, there is
potential for a great deal of damage.
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER -produce 4 calories of energy per
gram. Found in foods as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and
polysaccharides. Sources include fruits, vegetables, pasta, and rice which
consist of simple sugars and starches
Protein - CORRECT ANSWER -produce 4 calories of energy per gram.
Sources include meats and milk. Composed of 8 essential(provided by the
diet) and 12 nonessential(synthesized by the body) amino acids. Perform
many functions including building cells and tissues, forming blood and
enzymes, and fighting infection.
,means primary, and no organism can live, and almost no biological process
can take place, without it
Lipids - CORRECT ANSWER -produce 9 calories of energy per gram.
Organic compounds that do not readily dissolve in water; based on their
solubility, they are classified into triglycerides (more commonly known as
fats), phospholipids, and sterols
Incomplete protein - CORRECT ANSWER -proteins that are lacking one or
more of the essential amino acids
Glycogen - CORRECT ANSWER -the polysaccharide form in which glucose
is stored in the liver
Glucose - CORRECT ANSWER -simple sugar. The only source of energy
that brain cells use to function
Triglycerides (Fats) - CORRECT ANSWER -Solid at room temperature.
Group of chemical compounds that contain fatty acids, often in very long
strands. Most concentrated source of energy in the diet. Provides much of
the stored energy of the body. Insulate body organs against changes in
environmental temperature. Protect the organs and underlying tissues by
acting as a shock absorber.
Water - CORRECT ANSWER -essential component of body structure.
Second only to oxygen in importance to body functioning. Acts as a solvent
for minerals and other physiologically important compounds. In the body, it
transports nutrients to and waste products from the cells and helps
regulate body temperature. Comes from fluids and solids in the diet and
also is produced by the metabolic processing of energy nutrients within the
tissues
Oils - CORRECT ANSWER -liquid at room temperature.
, Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER -organic compounds required by every part
of the body to maintain health and prevent disease. Classified as either
fatsoluble or water-soluble. Do not become part of the body. Only small
amounts are needed, but must be provided by the diet because the body is
not able to synthesize them in the required quantities for proper
nourishment and body function. Foster growth, promote the ability to
produce healthy offspring, maintain health, aid in the normal function of
the digestive tract and appetite, and help maintain immune system
functions.
Fat-soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER -found in the fatty parts of food
and body tissues. Stored in the body until needed, so it is not necessary to
consume them every day. Transported by lipids through the body; A, D, E,
and K
Vitamin A - CORRECT ANSWER -important in promoting growth and health
of body tissues as well as enhancing the function of the immune system.
Enhances vision by helping the retina function properly, permitting us to
distinguish between light and shade and to see various colors distinctly. A
form of this is used by dermatologists to treat acne and other skin
disorders. Overdoses may result in yellowish, dry, scaly skin and dry,
irritated eyes
Vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWER -essential for calcium absorption and thus
is needed to prevent and cure rickets(deficiency disease in which bones fail
to harden)
Vitamin E - CORRECT ANSWER -an activator in certain enzyme reactions,
and it protects vitamins A and C from being used up too quickly
Vitamin K - CORRECT ANSWER -essential for the synthesis of prothrombin,
a substance needed for normal blood coagulation.
ASSESSMENT EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED 2025 2026 HEALTH WELLNESS AND FITNESS
COURSE FINAL COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
LATEST UPDATED STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+ 100
PERCENT VERIFIED GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Major minerals - CORRECT ANSWER -needed by the body:
• calcium—milk, cheese, sardines, salmon, green vegetables
• phosphorus—milk, cheese, lean meat
• potassium—oranges, bananas, dried fruits
• sulfur—eggs, poultry, fish
• sodium—table salt, beef, eggs, cheese
• chloride—table salt, meat
• magnesium—green vegetables, whole grains
Trace minerals - CORRECT ANSWER -required in lesser amounts, and
include iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium, copper, iodine, fluorine,
chromium, molybdenum, and manganese
HDL cholesterol (high density lipoproteins) - CORRECT ANSWER -protect
the body against heart disease. Often called "good" cholesterol.
LDL cholesterol (low density lipoproteins) - CORRECT ANSWER -most
cholesterol in the blood is of this type. Often referred to as the bad
cholesterol.
high levels in the blood increases the risk of fatty deposits forming in the
arteries, which in turn increases the risk of a heart attack
,Lipoproteins - CORRECT ANSWER -large molecules of fat and protein in
the bloodstream; how cholesterol is transported
Antioxidants - CORRECT ANSWER -slow the aging process. Reduce
cellular damage by binding with free radicals produced during oxidation
reactions
Oxidation reactions - CORRECT ANSWER -the energy-yielding reactions in
which either an oxygen atom adds an electron to or a hydrogen atom
removes an electron from a substrate (a group of atoms or molecule)—the
net result is a substrate that has had a partial or complete loss of a
negatively charge particle, an electron. Two partially charged atoms or
groups of atoms, one positively charged and the other negatively charged,
now exist
Free radical (Oxidant) - CORRECT ANSWER -any atom or group of atoms
that has an unpaired electron. Because electrons typically function in
pairs, these are very prone to binding to other substrates in an effort to
regain this paired status. When this happens in the human body, there is
potential for a great deal of damage.
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER -produce 4 calories of energy per
gram. Found in foods as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and
polysaccharides. Sources include fruits, vegetables, pasta, and rice which
consist of simple sugars and starches
Protein - CORRECT ANSWER -produce 4 calories of energy per gram.
Sources include meats and milk. Composed of 8 essential(provided by the
diet) and 12 nonessential(synthesized by the body) amino acids. Perform
many functions including building cells and tissues, forming blood and
enzymes, and fighting infection.
,means primary, and no organism can live, and almost no biological process
can take place, without it
Lipids - CORRECT ANSWER -produce 9 calories of energy per gram.
Organic compounds that do not readily dissolve in water; based on their
solubility, they are classified into triglycerides (more commonly known as
fats), phospholipids, and sterols
Incomplete protein - CORRECT ANSWER -proteins that are lacking one or
more of the essential amino acids
Glycogen - CORRECT ANSWER -the polysaccharide form in which glucose
is stored in the liver
Glucose - CORRECT ANSWER -simple sugar. The only source of energy
that brain cells use to function
Triglycerides (Fats) - CORRECT ANSWER -Solid at room temperature.
Group of chemical compounds that contain fatty acids, often in very long
strands. Most concentrated source of energy in the diet. Provides much of
the stored energy of the body. Insulate body organs against changes in
environmental temperature. Protect the organs and underlying tissues by
acting as a shock absorber.
Water - CORRECT ANSWER -essential component of body structure.
Second only to oxygen in importance to body functioning. Acts as a solvent
for minerals and other physiologically important compounds. In the body, it
transports nutrients to and waste products from the cells and helps
regulate body temperature. Comes from fluids and solids in the diet and
also is produced by the metabolic processing of energy nutrients within the
tissues
Oils - CORRECT ANSWER -liquid at room temperature.
, Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER -organic compounds required by every part
of the body to maintain health and prevent disease. Classified as either
fatsoluble or water-soluble. Do not become part of the body. Only small
amounts are needed, but must be provided by the diet because the body is
not able to synthesize them in the required quantities for proper
nourishment and body function. Foster growth, promote the ability to
produce healthy offspring, maintain health, aid in the normal function of
the digestive tract and appetite, and help maintain immune system
functions.
Fat-soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER -found in the fatty parts of food
and body tissues. Stored in the body until needed, so it is not necessary to
consume them every day. Transported by lipids through the body; A, D, E,
and K
Vitamin A - CORRECT ANSWER -important in promoting growth and health
of body tissues as well as enhancing the function of the immune system.
Enhances vision by helping the retina function properly, permitting us to
distinguish between light and shade and to see various colors distinctly. A
form of this is used by dermatologists to treat acne and other skin
disorders. Overdoses may result in yellowish, dry, scaly skin and dry,
irritated eyes
Vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWER -essential for calcium absorption and thus
is needed to prevent and cure rickets(deficiency disease in which bones fail
to harden)
Vitamin E - CORRECT ANSWER -an activator in certain enzyme reactions,
and it protects vitamins A and C from being used up too quickly
Vitamin K - CORRECT ANSWER -essential for the synthesis of prothrombin,
a substance needed for normal blood coagulation.
