HOSA Nutrition Test Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Macronutrients - ANSWERScarbohydrates, lipids, proteins & water
Main function & caloric intake of Carbohydrates - ANSWERSenergy, 4 Kilocalories, 50-60% of daily caloric intake
Main function & caloric intake of Lipids - ANSWERSstorage of e...
Galatosemia - ANSWERSinherited, early onset, accumulation of galatose in blood, severe symptoms =
failure to thrive
Primary lactase deficiency - ANSWERSbody cannot digest lactose, GI symptoms, early onset
Lactose intolerance - ANSWERSlater onset, varied severity, various causes: inheritance, increased
antibiotic use
Sucrase deficiency - ANSWERSsimilar to lactase deficiency:body cannot digest sucrase, GI symptoms,
early onset
Functions of Carbohydrates - ANSWERSprimary energy source for energy; balance protein & fat
metabolism; fiber: important for bowel fx, waste elimination & blood sugar control; liver detox
Amino acids - ANSWERSthe basic building blocks for proteins
Proteins are subdivided into - ANSWERSessential & nonessential
Urea/Ammonia - ANSWERSthe main waste product produced by protein metabolism
Dietary sources of protein - ANSWERScomplete: animal based; incomplete: plant based
Complete & incomplete protein forms - ANSWERSare based upon the range of amino acids present
Disorders of protein - ANSWERSCeliac disease & Milk protein allergy
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