HOSA — FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
HOSA NUTRITION TEST 2026/2027 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS | 2026/2027 HOSA NUTRITION EXAM PREP (BRAND NEW!)
A+
Intermediate Competitive Event Level — Application & Analysis
A+ QUESTIONS 5 SECTIONS 100%
VERIFIED ALIGNED RATIONALES
CATEGORIES
■ 1. Macronutrients — Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins
■ 2. Vitamins, Minerals & Fluid/Electrolyte Balance
■ 3. Digestion, Metabolism & Lifespan Nutrition
■ 4. Food Safety, Allergies, Intolerances & Cultural Patterns
■ 5. Medical Nutrition Therapy
STUVIAACTUALEXAM
Original practice content aligned to the official HOSA Nutrition competitive-event test plan.
Passing score 80% · 1 mark per question · Application/Analysis level
, SECTION 1 — Macronutrients — Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins
Q1.
A high-school athlete asks why complex carbohydrates are preferred over simple sugars before a long practice. The nutrition student explains
that complex carbohydrates:
A. Bypass the digestive system and enter the bloodstream intact
B. Contain zero calories and therefore prevent weight gain
C. Are converted exclusively to ketones rather than glucose
D. Provide a more sustained release of glucose because they take longer to digest and absorb
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Starches and other complex carbohydrates require enzymatic breakdown, producing a gradual rise in blood glucose that supports prolonged activity.
Simple sugars are absorbed rapidly and can cause quicker spikes and crashes.
Q2.
A client wants to reduce saturated fat intake. Which food substitution best supports that goal while still supplying protein?
A. Replacing all protein foods with pure sugar candy
B. Choosing skinless poultry or fish instead of fatty cuts of red meat
C. Eliminating every source of fat, including oils used in cooking
D. Increasing consumption of butter and lard for cooking
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skinless poultry and most fish are lower in saturated fat than fatty red meats. Complete fat elimination is neither necessary nor desirable; the goal is to
shift toward healthier fat sources.
Q3.
A patient is recovering from surgery and needs adequate protein for tissue repair. The nurse notes that complete proteins:
A. Contain all essential amino acids in amounts sufficient to support growth and repair
B. Contain only non-essential amino acids
C. Are found exclusively in plant foods
D. Provide no nitrogen for the body
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Complete proteins supply all nine essential amino acids the body cannot synthesize. Animal foods and a few plant combinations (e.g., soy) are typical
complete-protein sources.
Q4.
During a lesson on energy density, students learn that one gram of carbohydrate or protein yields approximately 4 kcal, while one gram of fat
yields approximately:
A. 9 kcal
B. 2 kcal
C. 7 kcal
D. 0 kcal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fat is the most energy-dense macronutrient at about 9 kcal per gram. Alcohol yields about 7 kcal/g; carbohydrate and protein each yield about 4
kcal/g.
Q5.
A vegetarian athlete is concerned about obtaining all essential amino acids. The best practical advice is to:
A. Avoid all legumes because they contain incomplete protein
B. Rely solely on a single plant food such as rice for all protein needs
C. Consume a variety of plant protein sources throughout the day so complementary amino-acid profiles are obtained
D. Eliminate carbohydrates completely to force the body to use protein for energy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Complementary plant proteins (e.g., grains + legumes) together supply all essential amino acids. Variety across the day is sufficient; strict
meal-by-meal combining is no longer considered necessary.
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HOSA NUTRITION TEST 2026/2027 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS | 2026/2027 HOSA NUTRITION EXAM PREP (BRAND NEW!)
A+
Intermediate Competitive Event Level — Application & Analysis
A+ QUESTIONS 5 SECTIONS 100%
VERIFIED ALIGNED RATIONALES
CATEGORIES
■ 1. Macronutrients — Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins
■ 2. Vitamins, Minerals & Fluid/Electrolyte Balance
■ 3. Digestion, Metabolism & Lifespan Nutrition
■ 4. Food Safety, Allergies, Intolerances & Cultural Patterns
■ 5. Medical Nutrition Therapy
STUVIAACTUALEXAM
Original practice content aligned to the official HOSA Nutrition competitive-event test plan.
Passing score 80% · 1 mark per question · Application/Analysis level
, SECTION 1 — Macronutrients — Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins
Q1.
A high-school athlete asks why complex carbohydrates are preferred over simple sugars before a long practice. The nutrition student explains
that complex carbohydrates:
A. Bypass the digestive system and enter the bloodstream intact
B. Contain zero calories and therefore prevent weight gain
C. Are converted exclusively to ketones rather than glucose
D. Provide a more sustained release of glucose because they take longer to digest and absorb
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Starches and other complex carbohydrates require enzymatic breakdown, producing a gradual rise in blood glucose that supports prolonged activity.
Simple sugars are absorbed rapidly and can cause quicker spikes and crashes.
Q2.
A client wants to reduce saturated fat intake. Which food substitution best supports that goal while still supplying protein?
A. Replacing all protein foods with pure sugar candy
B. Choosing skinless poultry or fish instead of fatty cuts of red meat
C. Eliminating every source of fat, including oils used in cooking
D. Increasing consumption of butter and lard for cooking
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skinless poultry and most fish are lower in saturated fat than fatty red meats. Complete fat elimination is neither necessary nor desirable; the goal is to
shift toward healthier fat sources.
Q3.
A patient is recovering from surgery and needs adequate protein for tissue repair. The nurse notes that complete proteins:
A. Contain all essential amino acids in amounts sufficient to support growth and repair
B. Contain only non-essential amino acids
C. Are found exclusively in plant foods
D. Provide no nitrogen for the body
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Complete proteins supply all nine essential amino acids the body cannot synthesize. Animal foods and a few plant combinations (e.g., soy) are typical
complete-protein sources.
Q4.
During a lesson on energy density, students learn that one gram of carbohydrate or protein yields approximately 4 kcal, while one gram of fat
yields approximately:
A. 9 kcal
B. 2 kcal
C. 7 kcal
D. 0 kcal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fat is the most energy-dense macronutrient at about 9 kcal per gram. Alcohol yields about 7 kcal/g; carbohydrate and protein each yield about 4
kcal/g.
Q5.
A vegetarian athlete is concerned about obtaining all essential amino acids. The best practical advice is to:
A. Avoid all legumes because they contain incomplete protein
B. Rely solely on a single plant food such as rice for all protein needs
C. Consume a variety of plant protein sources throughout the day so complementary amino-acid profiles are obtained
D. Eliminate carbohydrates completely to force the body to use protein for energy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Complementary plant proteins (e.g., grains + legumes) together supply all essential amino acids. Variety across the day is sufficient; strict
meal-by-meal combining is no longer considered necessary.
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