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HOSA HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 2026/2027
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM.
DOMAIN 1: NUTRITION & DIETARY GUIDELINES (14 Questions)
Sub-Topic: USDA MyPlate Food Groups & Proportions (3 Questions)
Question 1 (Multiple-Choice) A student is building a lunch tray in the school cafeteria according
to the USDA MyPlate guidelines. Which combination best represents the recommended
proportion of fruits and vegetables on the plate?
A. One-quarter fruits and one-quarter vegetables, filling half the plate total
B. One-third fruits and one-third vegetables, filling two-thirds of the plate total
C. One-half fruits and one-half vegetables, filling the entire plate
D. One-sixth fruits and one-sixth vegetables, filling one-third of the plate total
Question 2 (Multiple-Choice) According to the USDA MyPlate model, which food group should
occupy the largest section of an adolescent's dinner plate?
A. Grains
B. Protein
C. Fruits and vegetables combined
D. Dairy
Question 3 (True/False) The USDA MyPlate guidelines recommend that fruits and vegetables
together should make up approximately 50% of each meal plate.
A. True
B. False
Sub-Topic: Added Sugars & Saturated Fats Limits (4 Questions)
Question 4 (Multiple-Choice) The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend
that an adolescent consuming 2,000 calories per day should limit added sugars to less than
what amount?
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A. 100 calories
B. 200 calories
C. 300 calories
D. 400 calories
Question 5 (SATA - Select All That Apply) According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
which of the following statements about macronutrient limits are correct? (Select all that apply.)
A. Added sugars should be limited to less than 10% of total daily calories
B. Saturated fats should be limited to less than 10% of total daily calories
C. Trans fats should be limited to less than 5% of total daily calories
D. Added sugars should be limited to less than 25 grams per meal
Question 6 (Multiple-Choice) A 16-year-old athlete consumes 3,000 calories daily. Based on the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what is the maximum recommended daily calorie intake from
saturated fat?
A. 200 calories
B. 300 calories
C. 400 calories
D. 500 calories
Question 7 (True/False) The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that if added
sugars are consumed, intake should not exceed ten grams per meal.
A. True
B. False
Sub-Topic: Sodium Intake & % Daily Value (3 Questions)
Question 8 (Multiple-Choice) The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that the
general adolescent population consume less than what amount of sodium per day?
A. 1,500 mg
B. 2,000 mg
C. 2,300 mg
D. 3,000 mg
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Question 9 (Multiple-Choice) A canned soup label shows 920 mg of sodium per serving, with a
% Daily Value of 40%. According to FDA nutrition labeling standards, what is the reference daily
intake for sodium used to calculate this percentage?
A. 1,500 mg
B. 2,000 mg
C. 2,300 mg
D. 2,400 mg
Question 10 (SATA - Select All That Apply) A health science student is analyzing a Nutrition
Facts label on a bag of chips. Which of the following statements about sodium and % Daily Value
are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
A. The % Daily Value for sodium is based on a daily intake of 2,300 mg
B. A food providing 20% DV of sodium per serving is considered "high" in sodium
C. The Dietary Guidelines recommend adolescents consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium daily
D. A % DV of 5% or less for sodium per serving is considered "low"
Sub-Topic: Nutrient-Dense vs. Empty-Calorie Foods (2 Questions)
Question 11 (Multiple-Choice) Which of the following best defines a "nutrient-dense" food?
A. A food high in calories but low in vitamins and minerals
B. A food high in calories from solid fats and added sugars
C. A food that provides vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial substances with relatively few
calories
D. A food that contains at least 20% of the Daily Value for three or more nutrients
Question 12 (Multiple-Choice) Which of the following is the best example of an "empty-calorie"
food?
A. Grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli
B. Plain Greek yogurt with fresh berries
C. Sugar-sweetened fruit-flavored beverage
D. Baked sweet potato with black beans
HOSA HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 2026/2027
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM.
DOMAIN 1: NUTRITION & DIETARY GUIDELINES (14 Questions)
Sub-Topic: USDA MyPlate Food Groups & Proportions (3 Questions)
Question 1 (Multiple-Choice) A student is building a lunch tray in the school cafeteria according
to the USDA MyPlate guidelines. Which combination best represents the recommended
proportion of fruits and vegetables on the plate?
A. One-quarter fruits and one-quarter vegetables, filling half the plate total
B. One-third fruits and one-third vegetables, filling two-thirds of the plate total
C. One-half fruits and one-half vegetables, filling the entire plate
D. One-sixth fruits and one-sixth vegetables, filling one-third of the plate total
Question 2 (Multiple-Choice) According to the USDA MyPlate model, which food group should
occupy the largest section of an adolescent's dinner plate?
A. Grains
B. Protein
C. Fruits and vegetables combined
D. Dairy
Question 3 (True/False) The USDA MyPlate guidelines recommend that fruits and vegetables
together should make up approximately 50% of each meal plate.
A. True
B. False
Sub-Topic: Added Sugars & Saturated Fats Limits (4 Questions)
Question 4 (Multiple-Choice) The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend
that an adolescent consuming 2,000 calories per day should limit added sugars to less than
what amount?
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A. 100 calories
B. 200 calories
C. 300 calories
D. 400 calories
Question 5 (SATA - Select All That Apply) According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
which of the following statements about macronutrient limits are correct? (Select all that apply.)
A. Added sugars should be limited to less than 10% of total daily calories
B. Saturated fats should be limited to less than 10% of total daily calories
C. Trans fats should be limited to less than 5% of total daily calories
D. Added sugars should be limited to less than 25 grams per meal
Question 6 (Multiple-Choice) A 16-year-old athlete consumes 3,000 calories daily. Based on the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what is the maximum recommended daily calorie intake from
saturated fat?
A. 200 calories
B. 300 calories
C. 400 calories
D. 500 calories
Question 7 (True/False) The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that if added
sugars are consumed, intake should not exceed ten grams per meal.
A. True
B. False
Sub-Topic: Sodium Intake & % Daily Value (3 Questions)
Question 8 (Multiple-Choice) The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that the
general adolescent population consume less than what amount of sodium per day?
A. 1,500 mg
B. 2,000 mg
C. 2,300 mg
D. 3,000 mg
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Question 9 (Multiple-Choice) A canned soup label shows 920 mg of sodium per serving, with a
% Daily Value of 40%. According to FDA nutrition labeling standards, what is the reference daily
intake for sodium used to calculate this percentage?
A. 1,500 mg
B. 2,000 mg
C. 2,300 mg
D. 2,400 mg
Question 10 (SATA - Select All That Apply) A health science student is analyzing a Nutrition
Facts label on a bag of chips. Which of the following statements about sodium and % Daily Value
are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
A. The % Daily Value for sodium is based on a daily intake of 2,300 mg
B. A food providing 20% DV of sodium per serving is considered "high" in sodium
C. The Dietary Guidelines recommend adolescents consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium daily
D. A % DV of 5% or less for sodium per serving is considered "low"
Sub-Topic: Nutrient-Dense vs. Empty-Calorie Foods (2 Questions)
Question 11 (Multiple-Choice) Which of the following best defines a "nutrient-dense" food?
A. A food high in calories but low in vitamins and minerals
B. A food high in calories from solid fats and added sugars
C. A food that provides vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial substances with relatively few
calories
D. A food that contains at least 20% of the Daily Value for three or more nutrients
Question 12 (Multiple-Choice) Which of the following is the best example of an "empty-calorie"
food?
A. Grilled chicken breast with steamed broccoli
B. Plain Greek yogurt with fresh berries
C. Sugar-sweetened fruit-flavored beverage
D. Baked sweet potato with black beans
