ATI Nutrition Fundamentals Proctored
Exam (2025) | Questions & Answers
(Rated A+)
A daily increase of ____ calories is recommended during the second trimester of
pregnancy, and an increase of ____ calories is recommended during the third trimester
of pregnancy. - ANSWER - 340; 452
During the first trimester the recommended weight gain is between ____ to ____ lbs -
ANSWER - 1.1-4.4lbs
Normal weight for second and third trimester is ____lb per week for a total of ____ to
____lbs - ANSWER - 1; 25;35
Breast milk, infant formula, or a combination of the two is the sole source of nutrition for
the first ____ months of life - ANSWER - 6
Semisolid foods should not be introduced before ____ months of age to coincide with
the development of the gastrointestinal system, head control, ability to sit, and the back-
and-forth motion of the tongue - ANSWER - 6
Cow's milk shouldn't be introduced into the diet until after ____ year of age because
protein and mineral content stress the immature kidney. - ANSWER - 1
Clear Liquid Diet - ANSWER - -prevent dehydration and relieve thirst
-consists of water and carbohydrates and shouldn't be use for long-term use
-acceptable foods include water, tea, coffee, fat-free broth, carbonated beverages, clear
juices, ginger ale, and gelatin
Full Liquid Diet - ANSWER - -consists of foods that are liquid at room temperature
including plain ice cream and strained cereals.
Soft Diet - ANSWER - -contains whole foods that are low in fiber, lightly seasoned, and
easily digested
-food selections can include smooth, creamy, or crisp textures
-raw fruits and vegetables, coarse breads and cereals, beans, and other potentially gas-
forming foods are excluded
Mechanical Soft Diet - ANSWER - -includes foods that require minimal chewing before
swallowing (ground meats, canned fruits, softly cooked vegetables)
-butter, gravies, sugar, or honey can be added to increase calorie intake
, -excludes harder foods like dried fruits, most raw fruits and vegetables, and foods
containing seeds and nuts
Pureed - ANSWER - -foods are totally pureed to a smooth consistency with a puddling-
like texture
-includes pureed fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, scrambled eggs, pudding, custard,
and applesauce
Mechanically Altered - ANSWER - -soft-textured, moist, semi-solid foods that are easily
chewed and swallowed
-ground meat served with gravy, chicken or tuna salad, well-moistened pancakes with
syrup, poached eggs, soft canned or cooked fruits
While taking antidepressants such as Zoloft what should a patient not consume -
ANSWER - Alcohol
Levodopa, a drug taken for Parkinson's Disease, has these effects on nutrition -
ANSWER - Foods with pyridoxine May decrease effects of levodopa, decrease protein
in diet, decrease tyramine in food, iron supplements decrease absorption.
Foods that are a good source of iron - ANSWER - Organ Meats, egg yolks, whole
grains, green leafy vegetables.
What vitamin increases the absorption of iron - ANSWER - Vitamin C
What foods are high in folate in what deficiency do they help with - ANSWER - Never,
leafy greens, grains, Legumes. Folate helps with megaloblastic anemia and CNS
disturbances
What foods are high in B12 vitamin and what deficiencies do they help with - ANSWER
- Oregon Meats, plans, oysters, grains. B12 helps with pernicious anemia, GI findings,
poor muscle coordination
What foods are high in vitamin C and what deficiencies does that help with - ANSWER -
Vitamin C is found in Citrus and vegetables that helps with scurvy, increases iron
absorption, and bleeding gums
Total calories that should come from fat in our diet - ANSWER - No more than 20% to
35%
HDL good - ANSWER - Range 60+
LDL bad - ANSWER - Range 100-129
Triglycerides - ANSWER - Supply energy to the body
Exam (2025) | Questions & Answers
(Rated A+)
A daily increase of ____ calories is recommended during the second trimester of
pregnancy, and an increase of ____ calories is recommended during the third trimester
of pregnancy. - ANSWER - 340; 452
During the first trimester the recommended weight gain is between ____ to ____ lbs -
ANSWER - 1.1-4.4lbs
Normal weight for second and third trimester is ____lb per week for a total of ____ to
____lbs - ANSWER - 1; 25;35
Breast milk, infant formula, or a combination of the two is the sole source of nutrition for
the first ____ months of life - ANSWER - 6
Semisolid foods should not be introduced before ____ months of age to coincide with
the development of the gastrointestinal system, head control, ability to sit, and the back-
and-forth motion of the tongue - ANSWER - 6
Cow's milk shouldn't be introduced into the diet until after ____ year of age because
protein and mineral content stress the immature kidney. - ANSWER - 1
Clear Liquid Diet - ANSWER - -prevent dehydration and relieve thirst
-consists of water and carbohydrates and shouldn't be use for long-term use
-acceptable foods include water, tea, coffee, fat-free broth, carbonated beverages, clear
juices, ginger ale, and gelatin
Full Liquid Diet - ANSWER - -consists of foods that are liquid at room temperature
including plain ice cream and strained cereals.
Soft Diet - ANSWER - -contains whole foods that are low in fiber, lightly seasoned, and
easily digested
-food selections can include smooth, creamy, or crisp textures
-raw fruits and vegetables, coarse breads and cereals, beans, and other potentially gas-
forming foods are excluded
Mechanical Soft Diet - ANSWER - -includes foods that require minimal chewing before
swallowing (ground meats, canned fruits, softly cooked vegetables)
-butter, gravies, sugar, or honey can be added to increase calorie intake
, -excludes harder foods like dried fruits, most raw fruits and vegetables, and foods
containing seeds and nuts
Pureed - ANSWER - -foods are totally pureed to a smooth consistency with a puddling-
like texture
-includes pureed fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, scrambled eggs, pudding, custard,
and applesauce
Mechanically Altered - ANSWER - -soft-textured, moist, semi-solid foods that are easily
chewed and swallowed
-ground meat served with gravy, chicken or tuna salad, well-moistened pancakes with
syrup, poached eggs, soft canned or cooked fruits
While taking antidepressants such as Zoloft what should a patient not consume -
ANSWER - Alcohol
Levodopa, a drug taken for Parkinson's Disease, has these effects on nutrition -
ANSWER - Foods with pyridoxine May decrease effects of levodopa, decrease protein
in diet, decrease tyramine in food, iron supplements decrease absorption.
Foods that are a good source of iron - ANSWER - Organ Meats, egg yolks, whole
grains, green leafy vegetables.
What vitamin increases the absorption of iron - ANSWER - Vitamin C
What foods are high in folate in what deficiency do they help with - ANSWER - Never,
leafy greens, grains, Legumes. Folate helps with megaloblastic anemia and CNS
disturbances
What foods are high in B12 vitamin and what deficiencies do they help with - ANSWER
- Oregon Meats, plans, oysters, grains. B12 helps with pernicious anemia, GI findings,
poor muscle coordination
What foods are high in vitamin C and what deficiencies does that help with - ANSWER -
Vitamin C is found in Citrus and vegetables that helps with scurvy, increases iron
absorption, and bleeding gums
Total calories that should come from fat in our diet - ANSWER - No more than 20% to
35%
HDL good - ANSWER - Range 60+
LDL bad - ANSWER - Range 100-129
Triglycerides - ANSWER - Supply energy to the body
