ATI PROCTORED NUTRITION EXAM STUDY GUIDE

ATI PROCTORED NUTRITION EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2026-2027
ID foods high in calcium. - correct answer-- Dairy
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Fortified grains
- Almonds


ID foods high & low in sodium. - correct answer-High:
- Table salt
- Processed foods (pretzels, chips, processed meats)
- Canned soups
- Frozen dinners
- Cheese


Low:
- Veggies & fruits
- Grains & beans
- Eggs
- Unsalted nuts & seeds


ID foods high & low in potassium. - correct answer-High:
- Oranges
- Tomatoes
- Meats
- Broccoli
- Bananas
- Dairy products
- Whole grains

,- Potatoes
- Apricots


Low:
- Apples
- Grapefruit
- Strawberries
- Lettuce
- Peppers
- Pasta & rice
- Coffee


ID foods high in iron. - correct answer-- Red meat
- Fish (shellfish)
- Poultry (turkey)
- Grains
- Legumes
- Vegetables (spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes)


ID foods high in zinc. - correct answer-- Red meat
- Shellfish/oysters
- Legumes
- Nuts
- Milk & cheese


ID foods high & low in fiber. - correct answer-High:
- Whole-grains
- Legumes
- Berries & pears
- Apples

, - Dried fruits


Low:
- Cooked red meat, fish, or poultry
- Eggs
- Dairy products
- Lettuce
- Canned vegetables


ID foods high & low in protein. - correct answer-High:
- Meats (chicken, turkey, beef and pork)
- Fish and shellfish
- Eggs
- Legumes (beans, peas and lentils)
- Dairy products (milk, cheese and yogurt)
- Soy products
- Nuts (walnuts, almonds and pistachios)
- Seeds (chia seeds, flaxseeds and hemp seeds)


Low:
- Apples, bananas, pears, peaches, berries, & grapefruit
- Tomatoes, asparagus, broccoli, & leafy greens
- Rice, oats, bread, pasta, & barley
- Healthy fats: Including avocados, olive oil & coconut oil


ID foods high in vitamin K. - correct answer-- Green leafy vegetables
- Eggs
- Carrots


ID foods high in vitamin D. - correct answer-- Fish