HOSA Nutrition Knowledge Test Vocabulary

Chlorine

Formation of hydrolic acid

Potassium

Regular heart rhythm, fluid balance, nerve function

Calcium

Clotting of the blood and development and maintenance of bones and teeth

Iron

Formation of hemoglobin red blood cells

Sodium

Absorption of glucose and maintenance of acid base balance

Sodium restricted

Limit of foods used for hypertension, edema, kidney disease

Low residue

Limit of foods used for digestive diseases such as colitis and diarrhea

Diabetic

Exchange list doesn't allow candy, syrup, jellies or sugar heavy foods

Iodine

Formation of hormones in thyroid gland

Two functions of fat

Cushion bones cushion organs

Two functions of proteins

Build and repair tissues regulate body functions

All liquids

Allows clear liquids used after surgery and before some X-Rays

Riboflavin

Health of the mouth and eyes

Vitamin K

Normal clotting of the blood and formatting of prothrombin

Vitamin A

Health of the eyes and growth and development

Vitamin E

Protection of cell structure especially red blood cells and epithelial cell

Vitamin C

Aids in wound healing and absorption of iron

Vitamin D

Regulates calcium and phosphorous absorption and metablolism

High protein

Encourages intake of meats, fish, milk, cheese, and eggs is used for pregnant or lactating women or children when growth is delayed

Digestion

Breaks down food into smaller parts