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NHA CMA - Module 4 - Nutrition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many calories does each gram of fat provide?

a)

9 calories

b)

90 calories

c)

19 calories

d)

10 calories

2.

True or False: The following vitamins are Fat-Soluble

B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folate, C

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which major mineral is responsible for fluid balance, glucose transport, acid-base balance, and muscle & nerve function?

a)

Iron

b)

Potassium

c)

Sodium

d)

Magnesium

4.

In the MyPlate fruit group, how much dried fruit counts as 1 cup?

a)

1 cup

b)

1/2 cup

c)

2 cups

d)

1.5 cups

5.

How many cups of vegetables should a 17 year old male consume each day?

a)

2 1/2 cups

b)

1 cup

c)

3 1/2 cups

d)

3 cups

6.

How many oz equivalents should a 70 year old female consume each day?

a)

5 oz equivalents

b)

6 oz equivalents

c)

4 oz equivalents

d)

5.5 oz equivalents

7.

A 25 year old male patient should limit oil to how many teaspoons per day?

a)

6 tsp

b)

7 tsp

c)

4 tsp

d)

5 tsp

8.

Which of the following is not a common dietary modification for a patient with cardiovascular disease?

a)

sweets in moderation

b)

low fat

c)

balanced diet

d)

high fiber

9.

Which of the following supplements should be recommended to a patient receiving education on bone loss and calcium regulation?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Vitamin A

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin K

10.

To avoid having patients underestimate the specific amount of nutrients in a food product, you should remind patients to check which of the following labeling components?

a)

total amount of caloric intake per day

b)

% of daily value

c)

ingredient order

d)

serving size

11.

True or False: Grains help prevent and manage constipation

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of the following minerals is essential for blood coagulation?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Magnesium

d)

Potassium

13.

What category would a patient fall under if their BMI reading is 24?

a)

Underweight

b)

Healthy Weight

c)

Overweight

d)

Obese

14.

How many liters of water is recommended for a person to drink each day for optimal health?

a)

1 - 2 L

b)

2 L

c)

2 - 3 L

d)

3 - 4 L

15.

In addition to weight gain, too much carbohydrates in a diet can lead to what complication?

a)

dental caries/ tooth decay

b)

nothing else

c)

weight loss

d)

fatigue

16.

What major mineral is responsible for formation & maintenance of bones & teeth, and energy production?

a)

calcium

b)

phosphorus

c)

magnesium

d)

iron

17.

Which vitamin is responsible for carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism?

a)

B3 (niacin)

b)

B12 (cobalamins)

c)

B2 (riboflavin)

d)

Biotin

18.

How many cups of fruit is the daily recommendation for a 51 year old male?

a)

1 1/2 cups

b)

1 cup

c)

2 cups

d)

2 1/2 cups

19.

Which of the following is not a common dietary modification for someone with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)?

a)

not spicy

b)

low fat

c)

high fiber

d)

small meals frequently

20.

You determine a patient's BMI to be 18.4, which BMI category do they fall under?

a)

underweight

b)

healthy weight

c)

overweight

d)

obese