HESI NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM,
HESI NUTRITION, NUTRITION
LATEST
PROCTORED, NUTRITION HESI PREP,
NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The PN is review with the parents of a 6 month baby about the dangers
of botulism in food. Which food should the PN reinforce not feeding to
their infant before the age of 12 months? - ANSWERS-honey
What is the function of carbohydrates? - ANSWERS-1. Provide energy
for cellular work.
2. Regulate protein and fat metabolism
What percentage of calories/day should be carbohydrates? -
ANSWERS-45-65%
What are the functions of proteins? - ANSWERS-1. tissue building
2. backup energy
3. nitrogen balance
4. support immune system
What percentage of daily calories should be protein? - ANSWERS-10%
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, HESI NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM,
HESI NUTRITION, NUTRITION
LATEST
PROCTORED, NUTRITION HESI PREP,
NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What perentage of daily should be fat? - ANSWERS-No more than 20-
25%
The major actions of what vitamin is normal vision and tissue growth? -
ANSWERS-Vitamin A
This vitamin helps maintain serum calcium and phosphorous, and aids in
bone development - ANSWERS-Vitamin D
Which vitamin protects cells from oxidation? - ANSWERS-Vitamin E
Which vitamin is responible for normal blood clotting? - ANSWERS-
Vitamin K
What are some major sources of Vit A - ANSWERS-Orange/yellow
colored foods
liver
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, HESI NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM,
HESI NUTRITION, NUTRITION
LATEST
PROCTORED, NUTRITION HESI PREP,
NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
dairy
Major sources of Vit D? - ANSWERS-Fish
foritfied dairy
sunlight
Major sources of Vit E? - ANSWERS-Veggie oils
grains
nuts
dark green veggies
Major sources of Vit K - ANSWERS-Green leafy veggies
eggs
liver
What is the recommended daily intake of fluids for men? - ANSWERS-
3-4 L
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, HESI NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM,
HESI NUTRITION, NUTRITION
LATEST
PROCTORED, NUTRITION HESI PREP,
NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is the recommended daily intake of fluids for women -
ANSWERS-2-3 L
How do you measure BMI? - ANSWERS-weight (kg) / height (m2)
What is the normal albumin level? - ANSWERS-3.5 - 5.0
What is the normal prealbumin level? - ANSWERS-23 - 43
How long should you store fresh meat? - ANSWERS-1-2 days at 40
degrees or cooler
How long should you store Milk - ANSWERS-In the fridge for 5 days
How long should you store cheese? - ANSWERS-3 - 4 weeks in the
fridge
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HESI NUTRITION, NUTRITION
LATEST
PROCTORED, NUTRITION HESI PREP,
NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The PN is review with the parents of a 6 month baby about the dangers
of botulism in food. Which food should the PN reinforce not feeding to
their infant before the age of 12 months? - ANSWERS-honey
What is the function of carbohydrates? - ANSWERS-1. Provide energy
for cellular work.
2. Regulate protein and fat metabolism
What percentage of calories/day should be carbohydrates? -
ANSWERS-45-65%
What are the functions of proteins? - ANSWERS-1. tissue building
2. backup energy
3. nitrogen balance
4. support immune system
What percentage of daily calories should be protein? - ANSWERS-10%
END OF
PAGE
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, HESI NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM,
HESI NUTRITION, NUTRITION
LATEST
PROCTORED, NUTRITION HESI PREP,
NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What perentage of daily should be fat? - ANSWERS-No more than 20-
25%
The major actions of what vitamin is normal vision and tissue growth? -
ANSWERS-Vitamin A
This vitamin helps maintain serum calcium and phosphorous, and aids in
bone development - ANSWERS-Vitamin D
Which vitamin protects cells from oxidation? - ANSWERS-Vitamin E
Which vitamin is responible for normal blood clotting? - ANSWERS-
Vitamin K
What are some major sources of Vit A - ANSWERS-Orange/yellow
colored foods
liver
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PAGE
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, HESI NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM,
HESI NUTRITION, NUTRITION
LATEST
PROCTORED, NUTRITION HESI PREP,
NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
dairy
Major sources of Vit D? - ANSWERS-Fish
foritfied dairy
sunlight
Major sources of Vit E? - ANSWERS-Veggie oils
grains
nuts
dark green veggies
Major sources of Vit K - ANSWERS-Green leafy veggies
eggs
liver
What is the recommended daily intake of fluids for men? - ANSWERS-
3-4 L
END OF
PAGE
3
, HESI NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM,
HESI NUTRITION, NUTRITION
LATEST
PROCTORED, NUTRITION HESI PREP,
NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is the recommended daily intake of fluids for women -
ANSWERS-2-3 L
How do you measure BMI? - ANSWERS-weight (kg) / height (m2)
What is the normal albumin level? - ANSWERS-3.5 - 5.0
What is the normal prealbumin level? - ANSWERS-23 - 43
How long should you store fresh meat? - ANSWERS-1-2 days at 40
degrees or cooler
How long should you store Milk - ANSWERS-In the fridge for 5 days
How long should you store cheese? - ANSWERS-3 - 4 weeks in the
fridge
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