HESI Nutrition Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

HESI Nutrition Questions and Answers
| Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
Which nutrient is essential for maintaining fluid balance inside cells?


✔✔A. Potassium


B. Sodium

C. Iron

D. Chloride




Which vitamin deficiency can cause pellagra?


✔✔A. Niacin (Vitamin B3)


B. Vitamin B12

C. Vitamin D

D. Vitamin A




Which nutrient is critical for energy production at the cellular level?

A. Vitamin C


✔✔B. B vitamins


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,C. Vitamin K

D. Vitamin E




Which food is rich in vitamin K?


✔✔A. Spinach


B. Bananas

C. Yogurt

D. Eggs




Which nutrient deficiency leads to osteoporosis?


✔✔A. Calcium


B. Iron

C. Sodium

D. Magnesium




Which nutrient provides quick energy during short-term exercise?


✔✔A. Carbohydrates


B. Fat


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,C. Protein

D. Fiber




Which vitamin deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia?


✔✔A. Folic acid


B. Vitamin C

C. Vitamin K

D. Vitamin E




Which food is a rich source of vitamin A?


✔✔A. Carrots


B. Milk

C. Rice

D. Bananas




Which mineral is needed for strong teeth and bones besides calcium?

A. Iron


✔✔B. Phosphorus


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, C. Sodium

D. Zinc




Which nutrient supports immune system function and wound healing?


✔✔A. Zinc


B. Sodium

C. Iodine

D. Magnesium




Which vitamin prevents neural tube defects when taken during pregnancy?

A. Vitamin D


✔✔B. Folic acid


C. Vitamin C

D. Vitamin A




Which food is the best source of dietary folate?


✔✔A. Leafy greens


B. Chicken


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