HCA 102 multiple choice Exam with
Guaranteed Pass Solutions Graded A+
2026.
Vitamin A - Answer Growth; vision; healthy hair, skin, and mucous membranes; resistance to
infection
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - Answer Formation of substances that hold tissues together;
healthy blood vessels, skin, gums, bones, and teeth; wound healing; prevention of bleeding;
resistance to infection
Vitamin B12 - Answer Formation of red blood cells, protein metabolism, nervous system
function
Vitamin D - Answer Absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus; healthy bones
Vitamin E - Answer Normal reproduction, formation of red blood cells, muscle function
Vitamin K - Answer Blood clotting
Calcium - Answer Formation of teeth and bones, blood clotting, muscle contraction, heart
function, nerve function
Iron - Answer Enabling of red blood cells to carry oxygen
Phosphorus - Answer Formation of bones and teeth; use of proteins, fats, and
carbohydrates; nerve and muscle function
Iodine - Answer Thyroid gland function, growth, metabolism Iodized salt, seafood, and
shellfish
Sodium - Answer Fluid balance, nerve function and muscle function Almost all foods
Potassium - Answer Nerve function, muscle contraction, heart function Fruits, vegetables,
cereals, meats, dried peas and beans
, Zinc - Answer Growth process, healing process, immune system Meat, poultry, whole grains,
dried peas and beans, eggs
Three common consistencies of thickened liquids - Answer Nectar-thickened and easily
pourable
Honey-thickened or slightly thicker
Pudding-thickened
Nutrients are grouped into - Answer fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and
water.
What does the term aspiration mean - Answer Breathing fluid or an object into the lungs
What is a factor that affects eating habits and nutrition throughout life - Answer Personal
choice
A a nutrient is - Answer A substance that is ingested digested absorbed and used by the
body
Which age group is more common for people to skip meals consume only fast foods and soft
drinks go on diets and drink alcohol - Answer Adolescence
What is the function of vitamins in the diet - Answer They provide daily needs for normal
function and growth but no calories
dysphagia means what? - Answer The client has difficulty swallowing
How much fluid is required daily for an adult - Answer 2000 - 2500 milliliters per day
Which nutrient is needed for tissue growth repair - Answer Protein
what is a calorie - Answer The unit of measure of energy produced when the body burns
food
NPO stands for - Answer The client cannot eat or drink anything by mouth
Canada dietary guidelines encourage - Answer A low fat diet
Guaranteed Pass Solutions Graded A+
2026.
Vitamin A - Answer Growth; vision; healthy hair, skin, and mucous membranes; resistance to
infection
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - Answer Formation of substances that hold tissues together;
healthy blood vessels, skin, gums, bones, and teeth; wound healing; prevention of bleeding;
resistance to infection
Vitamin B12 - Answer Formation of red blood cells, protein metabolism, nervous system
function
Vitamin D - Answer Absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus; healthy bones
Vitamin E - Answer Normal reproduction, formation of red blood cells, muscle function
Vitamin K - Answer Blood clotting
Calcium - Answer Formation of teeth and bones, blood clotting, muscle contraction, heart
function, nerve function
Iron - Answer Enabling of red blood cells to carry oxygen
Phosphorus - Answer Formation of bones and teeth; use of proteins, fats, and
carbohydrates; nerve and muscle function
Iodine - Answer Thyroid gland function, growth, metabolism Iodized salt, seafood, and
shellfish
Sodium - Answer Fluid balance, nerve function and muscle function Almost all foods
Potassium - Answer Nerve function, muscle contraction, heart function Fruits, vegetables,
cereals, meats, dried peas and beans
, Zinc - Answer Growth process, healing process, immune system Meat, poultry, whole grains,
dried peas and beans, eggs
Three common consistencies of thickened liquids - Answer Nectar-thickened and easily
pourable
Honey-thickened or slightly thicker
Pudding-thickened
Nutrients are grouped into - Answer fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and
water.
What does the term aspiration mean - Answer Breathing fluid or an object into the lungs
What is a factor that affects eating habits and nutrition throughout life - Answer Personal
choice
A a nutrient is - Answer A substance that is ingested digested absorbed and used by the
body
Which age group is more common for people to skip meals consume only fast foods and soft
drinks go on diets and drink alcohol - Answer Adolescence
What is the function of vitamins in the diet - Answer They provide daily needs for normal
function and growth but no calories
dysphagia means what? - Answer The client has difficulty swallowing
How much fluid is required daily for an adult - Answer 2000 - 2500 milliliters per day
Which nutrient is needed for tissue growth repair - Answer Protein
what is a calorie - Answer The unit of measure of energy produced when the body burns
food
NPO stands for - Answer The client cannot eat or drink anything by mouth
Canada dietary guidelines encourage - Answer A low fat diet
