HOSA Nutrition Test Questions Wih Answers
Macronutrients - -carbohydrates, lipids, proteins & water
Main function & caloric intake of Carbohydrates - -energy, 4 Kilocalories, 50-60% of
daily caloric intake
Main function & caloric intake of Lipids - -storage of energy; 9Kcal; less than 30 % of
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Galatosemia - -inherited, early onset, accumulation of galatose in blood, severe
symptoms = failure to thrive
Primary lactase deficiency - -body cannot digest lactose, GI symptoms, early onset
, HOSA Nutrition Test Questions Wih Answers
Lactose intolerance - -later onset, varied severity, various causes: inheritance,
increased antibiotic use
Sucrase deficiency - -similar to lactase deficiency:body cannot digest sucrase, GI
symptoms, early onset
Functions of Carbohydrates - -primary energy source for energy; balance protein &
fat metabolism; fiber: important for bowel fx, waste elimination & blood sugar control; liver
detox
Amino acids - -the basic building blocks for proteins
Proteins are subdivided into - -essential & nonessential
Urea/Ammonia - -the main waste product produced by protein metabolism
Dietary sources of protein - -complete: animal based; incomplete: plant based
Complete & incomplete protein forms - -are based upon the range of amino acids
present
Disorders of protein - -Celiac disease & Milk protein allergy
2 types of protein malnutrition - -Maramus; Kwashiorkor disease
Maramus - -"starvation"; both protein & calorie deficiency
Kwashiorkor Disease - -protein deficiency with appropriate caloric intake
Functions of amino acids - -tissue repair; immune system support; neurotransmitter
support; growth; osmotic balance; pH balance
Fats - -should comprise no more than 30% of daily caloric intake
Fatty acids are named based on - -number of carbohydrates, degree of saturation &
location of the first double bond
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