HOSA Nutrition (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY
BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS) Qs & As| Grade
A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers)
Absorption - ANSWERTaking up of nutrients in the intestines
Adipose tissue - ANSWERFatty tissue
Aerobic metabolism - ANSWERCombining nutrient oxygen within the cell; also called
oxidation.
Albumin - ANSWERProtein that occurs in blood plasma
Alkalosis - ANSWERCondition in which excess base accumulates in, or acids are lost
from, the body.
Amino acids - ANSWERNitrogen containing chemical compounds of which protein is
composed
Amphetamines - ANSWERDrugs intended to inhibit appetite
Anemia - ANSWERCondition caused by insufficient number of red blood cells,
hemoglobin or blood volume.
Angina pectoris - ANSWERPain in the heart muscle due to inadequate blood supply.
arteriosclerosis - ANSWERGeneric term for thickened arteries
Arthritis - ANSWERChronic disease involving the joints
ascites - ANSWERAbnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen.
aspartame - ANSWERArtificial sweetener made from two amino acid; does not
require insulin for metabolism
aspirated - ANSWERInhaled or suctioned
Atherosclerosis - ANSWERa form of arteriolosclerosis affecting the intima (inner
lining) of the artery walls
avitaminosis - ANSWERWithout vitamins
Beriberi - ANSWERDeficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin b1 thiamine. Legs feel
heavy feet burn and muscles degenerate.
, Basal metabolism rate BMR - ANSWERThe rate at which energy is needed for body
maintenance.
bile - ANSWERSecretion of the liver, stored in the gallbladder, essential for the
digestion of fat.
Bioavailable - ANSWERThe ability of a nutrient to be readily absorbed and used by
the body
biotin - ANSWERa B vitamin, necessary for metabolism
Bolus - ANSWERFood in the mouth that is ready to be swallowed
Botulism - ANSWERDeadliest of food poisoning; cost by the bacteria Clostridium
botulinum
bran - ANSWERouter covering of grain kernels. Contains minerals B vitamins
cellulose and protein
Buffer systems - ANSWERProtective systems regulating amounts of hydrogen ions in
body fluids
Cachexia - ANSWERSevere malnutrition and body wasting caused by chronic disease
caliper - ANSWERMechanical device used to measure percentage of body fat by
skinfold measurement
calorie - ANSWERRepresents the amount of heat needed to raise temperature of 1
kg of water 1°C
Carboxypeptidase - ANSWERpancreatic enzyme necessary for protein digestion
nutrients (6) - ANSWERChemical substances that are found in food and necessary for
good health. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water.
Essential nutrient - ANSWERNutrients found only in food
Carbohydrates - ANSWERAbout 50% of diet. Provides energy. Protein sparing action.
Normal fat metabolism. Three types.
Monosaccharides - ANSWERSimplest form of carbohydrates. No digestion required.
Can be easily absorbed directly into the blood stream from the small intestine they
include glucose fructose and galactose
Disaccharides - ANSWERDouble sugars. Hydrolysis to monosaccharides. Examples are
sucrose maltose and lactose
BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS) Qs & As| Grade
A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers)
Absorption - ANSWERTaking up of nutrients in the intestines
Adipose tissue - ANSWERFatty tissue
Aerobic metabolism - ANSWERCombining nutrient oxygen within the cell; also called
oxidation.
Albumin - ANSWERProtein that occurs in blood plasma
Alkalosis - ANSWERCondition in which excess base accumulates in, or acids are lost
from, the body.
Amino acids - ANSWERNitrogen containing chemical compounds of which protein is
composed
Amphetamines - ANSWERDrugs intended to inhibit appetite
Anemia - ANSWERCondition caused by insufficient number of red blood cells,
hemoglobin or blood volume.
Angina pectoris - ANSWERPain in the heart muscle due to inadequate blood supply.
arteriosclerosis - ANSWERGeneric term for thickened arteries
Arthritis - ANSWERChronic disease involving the joints
ascites - ANSWERAbnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen.
aspartame - ANSWERArtificial sweetener made from two amino acid; does not
require insulin for metabolism
aspirated - ANSWERInhaled or suctioned
Atherosclerosis - ANSWERa form of arteriolosclerosis affecting the intima (inner
lining) of the artery walls
avitaminosis - ANSWERWithout vitamins
Beriberi - ANSWERDeficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin b1 thiamine. Legs feel
heavy feet burn and muscles degenerate.
, Basal metabolism rate BMR - ANSWERThe rate at which energy is needed for body
maintenance.
bile - ANSWERSecretion of the liver, stored in the gallbladder, essential for the
digestion of fat.
Bioavailable - ANSWERThe ability of a nutrient to be readily absorbed and used by
the body
biotin - ANSWERa B vitamin, necessary for metabolism
Bolus - ANSWERFood in the mouth that is ready to be swallowed
Botulism - ANSWERDeadliest of food poisoning; cost by the bacteria Clostridium
botulinum
bran - ANSWERouter covering of grain kernels. Contains minerals B vitamins
cellulose and protein
Buffer systems - ANSWERProtective systems regulating amounts of hydrogen ions in
body fluids
Cachexia - ANSWERSevere malnutrition and body wasting caused by chronic disease
caliper - ANSWERMechanical device used to measure percentage of body fat by
skinfold measurement
calorie - ANSWERRepresents the amount of heat needed to raise temperature of 1
kg of water 1°C
Carboxypeptidase - ANSWERpancreatic enzyme necessary for protein digestion
nutrients (6) - ANSWERChemical substances that are found in food and necessary for
good health. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water.
Essential nutrient - ANSWERNutrients found only in food
Carbohydrates - ANSWERAbout 50% of diet. Provides energy. Protein sparing action.
Normal fat metabolism. Three types.
Monosaccharides - ANSWERSimplest form of carbohydrates. No digestion required.
Can be easily absorbed directly into the blood stream from the small intestine they
include glucose fructose and galactose
Disaccharides - ANSWERDouble sugars. Hydrolysis to monosaccharides. Examples are
sucrose maltose and lactose
