HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HOSA QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2025/2026
food pattern modeling - assesses how well combinations and amounts of foods from all
food groups would result in healthy eating patterns that meet nutrient needs and
accommodate limits
healthy eating patterns prevent... - cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain
types of cancers, and obesity
caloric needs are based on... - age, sex, height, weight, and level of physical activity
caloric balance - the balance between calories taken in from food and the calories
expended from metabolic processes and physical activity
how many calories in a gram of carbohydrates - 4 calories
how many calories in a gram of protein - 4 calories
how many calories in a gram of fat - 9 calories
how many calories in a gram of alcohol - 7 calories
should pregnant women increase, decrease, or do nothing to their caloric intake? -
increase
recommended servings of vegetables - 2 1/2 cups
why is eating a variety of vegetables important? - they provide different vitamins
why are legumes good? - high in protein, provide nutrients typically found in meats
(such as iron and zinc), excellent sources of fiber
recommended servings of fruit - 2 cups
-whole grains contain the entire kernel, including...
-refined grains don't include... - -the endosperm, bran, and germ
-the bran and germ
recommended servings of dairy for...
-ages 2-3
-ages 4-8
-ages 9+ - - 2 cups
- 2 1/2 cups
- 3 cups
, recommended servings for protein foods (does not have to be animal based) - 5 1/2 oz
how much seafood should you consume per week? - 8 oz
oils are a major source of... - essential fatty acids and vitamin E
fraction of adults and children who are obese - 2/3 adults, 1/3 children
solid fats - solid at room temp, contain more saturated fatty acids and less unsaturated
to support a healthy body weight, meet nutrient needs, and lessen the risk of chronic
disease, _______ are needed in overall eating patterns - shifts to more nutrient dense
options
what are sectors? (according to the social-ecological model) - systems, organizations,
businesses, and industries that have an important role in helping individuals make
healthy choices.
what do sectors influence? - the degree to which people have access to healthy food
and/or opportunities to be physically active, or they influence social norms and values
how do settings affect individuals? (according to the social-ecological model) -
determine what foods are offered and what opportunities for physical activity are
provided
social and cultural norms - rules that govern thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. based on
the values of a society
examples of social and cultural norms - acceptable body weights, food preferences,
values on physical activity and health
changes to __________ and _________ can have a powerful effect on social and
cultural norms and values over time and can align with the Dietary Guidelines - sectors
and settings
what are individual factors? (according to the social-ecological model) - factors unique
to the individual, such as age, sex, socioeconomic status, etc
how are professionals beneficial to individual factors? - can develop a healthy eating
pattern tailored to their individual factors
factors that limit an individual's or family's capacity to choose a healthy diet - food
access, household food insecurity, and acculturation
what is food insecurity? - when access to nutritionally adequate and safe food is limited
or uncertain. can be temporary or persist over time.
2025/2026
food pattern modeling - assesses how well combinations and amounts of foods from all
food groups would result in healthy eating patterns that meet nutrient needs and
accommodate limits
healthy eating patterns prevent... - cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain
types of cancers, and obesity
caloric needs are based on... - age, sex, height, weight, and level of physical activity
caloric balance - the balance between calories taken in from food and the calories
expended from metabolic processes and physical activity
how many calories in a gram of carbohydrates - 4 calories
how many calories in a gram of protein - 4 calories
how many calories in a gram of fat - 9 calories
how many calories in a gram of alcohol - 7 calories
should pregnant women increase, decrease, or do nothing to their caloric intake? -
increase
recommended servings of vegetables - 2 1/2 cups
why is eating a variety of vegetables important? - they provide different vitamins
why are legumes good? - high in protein, provide nutrients typically found in meats
(such as iron and zinc), excellent sources of fiber
recommended servings of fruit - 2 cups
-whole grains contain the entire kernel, including...
-refined grains don't include... - -the endosperm, bran, and germ
-the bran and germ
recommended servings of dairy for...
-ages 2-3
-ages 4-8
-ages 9+ - - 2 cups
- 2 1/2 cups
- 3 cups
, recommended servings for protein foods (does not have to be animal based) - 5 1/2 oz
how much seafood should you consume per week? - 8 oz
oils are a major source of... - essential fatty acids and vitamin E
fraction of adults and children who are obese - 2/3 adults, 1/3 children
solid fats - solid at room temp, contain more saturated fatty acids and less unsaturated
to support a healthy body weight, meet nutrient needs, and lessen the risk of chronic
disease, _______ are needed in overall eating patterns - shifts to more nutrient dense
options
what are sectors? (according to the social-ecological model) - systems, organizations,
businesses, and industries that have an important role in helping individuals make
healthy choices.
what do sectors influence? - the degree to which people have access to healthy food
and/or opportunities to be physically active, or they influence social norms and values
how do settings affect individuals? (according to the social-ecological model) -
determine what foods are offered and what opportunities for physical activity are
provided
social and cultural norms - rules that govern thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. based on
the values of a society
examples of social and cultural norms - acceptable body weights, food preferences,
values on physical activity and health
changes to __________ and _________ can have a powerful effect on social and
cultural norms and values over time and can align with the Dietary Guidelines - sectors
and settings
what are individual factors? (according to the social-ecological model) - factors unique
to the individual, such as age, sex, socioeconomic status, etc
how are professionals beneficial to individual factors? - can develop a healthy eating
pattern tailored to their individual factors
factors that limit an individual's or family's capacity to choose a healthy diet - food
access, household food insecurity, and acculturation
what is food insecurity? - when access to nutritionally adequate and safe food is limited
or uncertain. can be temporary or persist over time.
