HOSA NUTRITION THERAPY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Nutrients - Answer-Carbohydrates
Fats (lipids)
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Nutrients - Answer-Chemical substance found in food that are necessary for good
health
Carbohydrates - Answer-Provides the major source of energy in the average diet
Proteins - Answer-Containing nitrogen, the only one of the nutrients
Fats (Lipids) - Answer-Highest kcal value
Vitamins - Answer-Organic substance necessary for life although they do not,
independently provide energy
Mineral - Answer-One of many inorganic substances essential to life and classified
generally as minerals
Water - Answer-Major constituent all of living cells; composed of hydrogen and oxygen
Circulation - Answer-Body process where blood is moved throughout the body
Respiration - Answer-Breathing
Digestion - Answer-Breakdown of food in the body and preparation for absorption
Elimination - Answer-Evacuation of wastes
Nutritious - Answer-Foods or beverages containing substantial amounts of essential
nutrients
Nourishing - Answer-Foods or beverages the provide substantial amounts of essential
nutrients
Nutrition - Answer-The result of those processes whereby the body takes in and uses
food for growth, development, and the maintenance of health
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Nutrients - Answer-Carbohydrates
Fats (lipids)
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Nutrients - Answer-Chemical substance found in food that are necessary for good
health
Carbohydrates - Answer-Provides the major source of energy in the average diet
Proteins - Answer-Containing nitrogen, the only one of the nutrients
Fats (Lipids) - Answer-Highest kcal value
Vitamins - Answer-Organic substance necessary for life although they do not,
independently provide energy
Mineral - Answer-One of many inorganic substances essential to life and classified
generally as minerals
Water - Answer-Major constituent all of living cells; composed of hydrogen and oxygen
Circulation - Answer-Body process where blood is moved throughout the body
Respiration - Answer-Breathing
Digestion - Answer-Breakdown of food in the body and preparation for absorption
Elimination - Answer-Evacuation of wastes
Nutritious - Answer-Foods or beverages containing substantial amounts of essential
nutrients
Nourishing - Answer-Foods or beverages the provide substantial amounts of essential
nutrients
Nutrition - Answer-The result of those processes whereby the body takes in and uses
food for growth, development, and the maintenance of health
