HOSA SPORTS MEDICINE NUTRITION
AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT –
VITAMINS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
6 classes of nutrients - Answer-carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
3 things nutrients do - Answer-grow/maintain body cells, regulate body processes, and
supply energy for cells
the 3 macronutrients - Answer-carbs, fats, and proteins
absorbable components of food from which energy is derived - Answer-macronutrients
the 3 micronutrients - Answer-vitamins, minerals, and water
necessary for normal body functions - Answer-micronutrients
dietary recommendations for carbs - Answer-55-60%
dietary recommendations for fats - Answer-25-30%
dietary recommendations for proteins - Answer-15%
most efficient source of energy for the body - Answer-carbohydrates
digest quickly and contain refined sugars and few essential vitamins - Answer-simple
carbs
digest slower and are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals - Answer-complex carbs
which is suggested more for athletes: simple or complex carbs? - Answer-complex
most concentrated source of energy - Answer-fats
harmful forms of fat - Answer-saturated fats and transfatty acids
amount of total calories that should be saturated fats - Answer-less than 10%
make enzymes, hormones, and antibodies that help fight infection - Answer-proteins
needed for growth, maintenance, and repair of all body tissues - Answer-proteins
AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT –
VITAMINS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
6 classes of nutrients - Answer-carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
3 things nutrients do - Answer-grow/maintain body cells, regulate body processes, and
supply energy for cells
the 3 macronutrients - Answer-carbs, fats, and proteins
absorbable components of food from which energy is derived - Answer-macronutrients
the 3 micronutrients - Answer-vitamins, minerals, and water
necessary for normal body functions - Answer-micronutrients
dietary recommendations for carbs - Answer-55-60%
dietary recommendations for fats - Answer-25-30%
dietary recommendations for proteins - Answer-15%
most efficient source of energy for the body - Answer-carbohydrates
digest quickly and contain refined sugars and few essential vitamins - Answer-simple
carbs
digest slower and are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals - Answer-complex carbs
which is suggested more for athletes: simple or complex carbs? - Answer-complex
most concentrated source of energy - Answer-fats
harmful forms of fat - Answer-saturated fats and transfatty acids
amount of total calories that should be saturated fats - Answer-less than 10%
make enzymes, hormones, and antibodies that help fight infection - Answer-proteins
needed for growth, maintenance, and repair of all body tissues - Answer-proteins
