ATI Nutrition Proctored Exam Study
Guide Review 2025 | Questions &
Answers (100% Verified)
Food sources of calcium - ANSWER - cheese, collard greens, milk and soy milk,
rhubarb, sardines, tofu, yogurt
Food sources of chloride - ANSWER - salt
Food sources of iron - ANSWER - Bread, cereal, dark green vegetables, dried fruits,
egg yolk, legumes, liver, meats
Food sources of magnesium - ANSWER - Avocado, canned white tuna, cauliflower,
cooked rolled oats, green leafy vegetables, milk, peanut butter, peas, pork, beef,
chicken, potatoes, raisins, yogurt. affects enzyme and neurochemical activities and the
excitability of cardiac and skeletal muscles.
Food sources of phosphorus - ANSWER - Fish, nuts, organ meats, pork, beef, chicken,
whole grain breads and cereals. Milk products, beef liver, chocolate, nuts, legumes,
peanut butter, dried peas and beans, bran, cola, beer, some whole grains. plays a role
in bone and teeth formation and energy metabolism
Food sources of potassium - ANSWER - Avocado, bananas, cantaloupe, carrots, fish,
mushrooms, oranges, pork, beef, veal, potatoes, raisins, spinach, strawberries,
tomatoes
Food sources of sodium - ANSWER - Bacon, butter, canned food, cheese, cured pork,
hot dogs, ketchup, lunch meat, milk, mustard, processed food, snack food, soy sauce,
table salt, white and whole wheat bread
Food sources of zinc - ANSWER - eggs, leafy vegetables, meats, protein rich foods.
plays a role in tissue growth and wound healing, and supports immune function
Recommended intake of protein for adults - ANSWER - 10%-35% of total calories
Recommended intake of fats for adults - ANSWER - 20-35% of total calories, 10% or
less of total calories should come from saturated fat souces
Full liquid diet - ANSWER - Used as a transition diet after clear liquids following surgery
or for pts who have difficulty chewing, swallowing, or tolerating solid foods. Diet includes
clear and opaque liquid foods, and those that are liquid at body temperature. Foods
include all clear liquids and items such as plain ice cream, sherbet, breakfast drinks,
, milk, pudding, custard, soups that are strained, refined cooked cereals, fruit juices, and
strained vegetable juices.
Low purine diet - ANSWER - used for gout, kidney stones, elevated uric acid levels.
Restrict anchovies, herring, mackerel, sardines, scallops, organ meats, gravies, meat
extracts, wild game, goose, and sweat breads
Renal diet - ANSWER - Controlled amounts of protein, sodium, phosphorus, calcium,
potassium, and fluids may be prescribed; may also need modification in fiber,
cholesterol, and fat based in individual requirements; restrict fluids.
Sodium restricted diet - ANSWER - Used for hypertension, heart failure, renal disease,
cardiac disease, and liver disease. Diet plans are individualized; can include 4 g of
sodium daily (no added salt diet) 2-3 g of sodium daily (moderate restriction), 1 g of
sodium daily (strict restriction), or 500 mg of sodium daily (severe restriction and seldom
prescribed). Encourage intake of fresh foods rather than processed foods. Canned,
frozen, instant, smoked, pickled, boxed foods, lunch meat, soy sauce, salad dressing,
fast foods, soups, and snacks usually have higher amounts of sodium.
Cardiac diet - ANSWER - Indicated for atherosclerosis, DM, hyperlipidemia,
hypertension, myocardial infarction, nephrotic syndrome, and renal failure. DASH diet
recommended to prevent and control hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity.
Includes fruits, veggies, whole grains, low fat dairy food, meat, fish, poultry, nuts, and
beans, and is limited in sugar sweetened foods and beverages, red meat, and added
fats. Low sodium, high potassium, high calcium diet to lower BP and cholesterol.
Decrease sodium 1,500-2,300.
High calorie high protein diet - ANSWER - used for severe stress, burns, wound
healing, cancer, HIV, COPD, respiratory failure. Encourage whole milk, milk products,
peanut butter, nuts and seeds, beef, cottage cheese, chicken, fish, pork, and eggs.
Encourage snacks between meals such as milkshakes, instant breakfasts, and
nutritional supplements.
Low fiber diet - ANSWER - canned fruit, white bread, broiled hamburger, fish, poultry
Complete proteins - ANSWER - eggs, meat, poultry, seafood, milk, yogurt, cheese,
soybean products,
Incomplete proteins - ANSWER - peanut butter, cereal, pasta
Vegan - ANSWER - strict vegetarian diet and consume no animal foods. Eat only foods
of plant origin (whole or enriched grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables.) Use
of soybeans, soy milk, soybean curd (tofu) and processed soy protein products enhance
nutritional value of diet
Guide Review 2025 | Questions &
Answers (100% Verified)
Food sources of calcium - ANSWER - cheese, collard greens, milk and soy milk,
rhubarb, sardines, tofu, yogurt
Food sources of chloride - ANSWER - salt
Food sources of iron - ANSWER - Bread, cereal, dark green vegetables, dried fruits,
egg yolk, legumes, liver, meats
Food sources of magnesium - ANSWER - Avocado, canned white tuna, cauliflower,
cooked rolled oats, green leafy vegetables, milk, peanut butter, peas, pork, beef,
chicken, potatoes, raisins, yogurt. affects enzyme and neurochemical activities and the
excitability of cardiac and skeletal muscles.
Food sources of phosphorus - ANSWER - Fish, nuts, organ meats, pork, beef, chicken,
whole grain breads and cereals. Milk products, beef liver, chocolate, nuts, legumes,
peanut butter, dried peas and beans, bran, cola, beer, some whole grains. plays a role
in bone and teeth formation and energy metabolism
Food sources of potassium - ANSWER - Avocado, bananas, cantaloupe, carrots, fish,
mushrooms, oranges, pork, beef, veal, potatoes, raisins, spinach, strawberries,
tomatoes
Food sources of sodium - ANSWER - Bacon, butter, canned food, cheese, cured pork,
hot dogs, ketchup, lunch meat, milk, mustard, processed food, snack food, soy sauce,
table salt, white and whole wheat bread
Food sources of zinc - ANSWER - eggs, leafy vegetables, meats, protein rich foods.
plays a role in tissue growth and wound healing, and supports immune function
Recommended intake of protein for adults - ANSWER - 10%-35% of total calories
Recommended intake of fats for adults - ANSWER - 20-35% of total calories, 10% or
less of total calories should come from saturated fat souces
Full liquid diet - ANSWER - Used as a transition diet after clear liquids following surgery
or for pts who have difficulty chewing, swallowing, or tolerating solid foods. Diet includes
clear and opaque liquid foods, and those that are liquid at body temperature. Foods
include all clear liquids and items such as plain ice cream, sherbet, breakfast drinks,
, milk, pudding, custard, soups that are strained, refined cooked cereals, fruit juices, and
strained vegetable juices.
Low purine diet - ANSWER - used for gout, kidney stones, elevated uric acid levels.
Restrict anchovies, herring, mackerel, sardines, scallops, organ meats, gravies, meat
extracts, wild game, goose, and sweat breads
Renal diet - ANSWER - Controlled amounts of protein, sodium, phosphorus, calcium,
potassium, and fluids may be prescribed; may also need modification in fiber,
cholesterol, and fat based in individual requirements; restrict fluids.
Sodium restricted diet - ANSWER - Used for hypertension, heart failure, renal disease,
cardiac disease, and liver disease. Diet plans are individualized; can include 4 g of
sodium daily (no added salt diet) 2-3 g of sodium daily (moderate restriction), 1 g of
sodium daily (strict restriction), or 500 mg of sodium daily (severe restriction and seldom
prescribed). Encourage intake of fresh foods rather than processed foods. Canned,
frozen, instant, smoked, pickled, boxed foods, lunch meat, soy sauce, salad dressing,
fast foods, soups, and snacks usually have higher amounts of sodium.
Cardiac diet - ANSWER - Indicated for atherosclerosis, DM, hyperlipidemia,
hypertension, myocardial infarction, nephrotic syndrome, and renal failure. DASH diet
recommended to prevent and control hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity.
Includes fruits, veggies, whole grains, low fat dairy food, meat, fish, poultry, nuts, and
beans, and is limited in sugar sweetened foods and beverages, red meat, and added
fats. Low sodium, high potassium, high calcium diet to lower BP and cholesterol.
Decrease sodium 1,500-2,300.
High calorie high protein diet - ANSWER - used for severe stress, burns, wound
healing, cancer, HIV, COPD, respiratory failure. Encourage whole milk, milk products,
peanut butter, nuts and seeds, beef, cottage cheese, chicken, fish, pork, and eggs.
Encourage snacks between meals such as milkshakes, instant breakfasts, and
nutritional supplements.
Low fiber diet - ANSWER - canned fruit, white bread, broiled hamburger, fish, poultry
Complete proteins - ANSWER - eggs, meat, poultry, seafood, milk, yogurt, cheese,
soybean products,
Incomplete proteins - ANSWER - peanut butter, cereal, pasta
Vegan - ANSWER - strict vegetarian diet and consume no animal foods. Eat only foods
of plant origin (whole or enriched grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables.) Use
of soybeans, soy milk, soybean curd (tofu) and processed soy protein products enhance
nutritional value of diet
