HOSA Nutrition Test Latest Update 2023-2024 150+ Questions and Verified Correct ANSWERs Guaranteed Success
- groups of essential fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER: omega 6 (linoleic acid); omega
- (linolenic acid)
- major types of cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER: based on the density: HDL (high
density lipids) & LDL (low density lipids)
2 types of protein malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER: Maramus; Kwashiorkor disease
3 main catagories of carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER: monosaccharides,
disaccharides, polysaccharides
3 stored water soluble vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER: pantothenic, B12, B6
4 disorders of carbohydrate metabolism - CORRECT ANSWER: galactosemia, primary
lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, sucrase deficiency
60% of body weight - CORRECT ANSWER: is water
400mcg/d supplimentation of folic acid - CORRECT ANSWER: in pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in infants
Amino acids - CORRECT ANSWER: the basic building blocks for proteins
An adult requires - CORRECT ANSWER: 2-3 liters of water per day
Anorexia Nervosa - CORRECT ANSWER: self-starvation is the main characteristic
Anticoagulant drugs - CORRECT ANSWER: decrease the activity of vitamin K and
bruising is easy
Beri Beri - CORRECT ANSWER: disease resulting from thiamin deficiency
Beta carotene - CORRECT ANSWER: is not toxic to pregnant women
Beta carotene - CORRECT ANSWER: the precursor to vitamin A
Body Mass Index equation - CORRECT ANSWER: weight (Kg) / height (m2)
Bulemia - CORRECT ANSWER: bingeing & purging of food by various meCORRECT
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Cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER: important in the formation of hormones, vitamin D
& bile acids
Chromium - CORRECT ANSWER: important for glucose metabolism
Co-enzyme NAD/NADH+H - CORRECT ANSWER: niacin is a component
Common sources of Vitamin C - CORRECT ANSWER: fresh fruit especially citrus, kiwi, strawberries, red/orange peppers
Complete & incomplete protein forms - CORRECT ANSWER: are based upon the
range of amino acids present
Copper - CORRECT ANSWER: important for hemoglobin synthesis
Dairy - CORRECT ANSWER: a good source of calcium
Dairy - CORRECT ANSWER: according to the Canada's food guide: 2-3 servings per day
Dietary cancer risk factors - CORRECT ANSWER: low fiber; obesity; high fat diet
(especially saturated fats); alcohol & cigarettes; carcinogens/additive in food (nitrates, sulfates & pesticides)
Dietary sources of protein - CORRECT ANSWER: complete: animal based; incomplete: plant based
Disaccharide - CORRECT ANSWER: sucrose, maltose, lactose & lactulose
Disorders of protein - CORRECT ANSWER: Celiac disease & Milk protein allergy
Factors affecting blood cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER: increased trCORRECT
ANSWER:-fats & saturated fats; decreased fiber & decreased exercise
Fat soluble vitamins include - CORRECT ANSWER: vitamins: A, D, E and K
Fat soluble vitamins taken in high dosage - CORRECT ANSWER: have the potential
become toxic because these vitamins are stored
Fats - CORRECT ANSWER: should comprise no more than 30% of daily caloric intake
Fatty acids are named based on - CORRECT ANSWER: number of carbohydrates,
degree of saturation & location of the first double bond
Fiber is subdivided into - CORRECT ANSWER: soluble & insoluble
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