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    Nutrition (SS/PSC) : New For 2021-2022

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    The 16th edition of Williams' Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy by Staci Nix has been released. The new edition provides an updated resource for the HOSA Nutrition test, which evaluates members' knowledge of nutrition, diet therapy, and their relationship to health and wellness. The 100-question, 90-minute test covers topics like macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, medical nutrition therapy for various diseases, and cultural and life stage influences on nutrition. It includes a tie-breaking essay question to determine final rank in case of a score tie.

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    The 16th edition of Williams' Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy by Staci Nix has been released. The new edition provides an updated resource for the HOSA Nutrition test, which evaluates members' knowledge of nutrition, diet therapy, and their relationship to health and wellness. The 100-question, 90-minute test covers topics like macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, medical nutrition therapy for various diseases, and cultural and life stage influences on nutrition. It includes a tie-breaking essay question to determine final rank in case of a score tie.

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    The 16th edition of Williams' Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy by Staci Nix has been released. The new edition provides an updated resource for the HOSA Nutrition test, which evaluates members' knowledge of nutrition, diet therapy, and their relationship to health and wellness. The 100-question, 90-minute test covers topics like macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, medical nutrition therapy for various diseases, and cultural and life stage influences on nutrition. It includes a tie-breaking essay question to determine final rank in case of a score tie.

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    Nutrition (SS/PSC) : New For 2021-2022

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    The 16th edition of Williams' Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy by Staci Nix has been released. The new edition provides an updated resource for the HOSA Nutrition test, which evaluates members' knowledge of nutrition, diet therapy, and their relationship to health and wellness. The 100-question, 90-minute test covers topics like macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, medical nutrition therapy for various diseases, and cultural and life stage influences on nutrition. It includes a tie-breaking essay question to determine final rank in case of a score tie.

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    Nutrition (SS/PSC)

    New for 2021-2022


    16 edition of Williams’ Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy by Staci Nix has been released.
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    Event Summary
    The Nutrition test provides HOSA members with the opportunity to explore and learn
    about the relationship of nutrition and wellness and to assess knowledge common in
    this health field. This competitive event consists of a written test with a tie-breaker
    essay question. This event aims to inspire members to be proactive future health
    professionals and to apply and analyze information related to nutrition and health.

    Dress Code Competitors must be in official HOSA uniform or proper business attire. Bonus points will be
    awarded for proper dress.

    General Rules
    1. Competitors in this event must be active members of HOSA-Future Health
    Professionals and in good standing.

    2. Secondary and Postsecondary/Collegiate divisions are eligible to compete in this


    event.

    3. Competitors must be familiar with and adhere to the “General Rules and Regulations
    of the HOSA Competitive Events Program (GRR)."

    4. All competitors shall report to the site of the event at the time designated for each
    round of competition. At ILC, competitor’s photo ID must be presented prior to ALL
    competition rounds.
    Official References
    • Roth, Ruth. Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Cengage Learning. Latest edition.

    • Nix, Staci. Williams’ Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Elsevier


    Science/Mosby, Inc. Latest edition.

    Written Test
    5. Test Instructions: The written test will consist of 100 multiple choice items in a
    maximum of 90 minutes.

    6. Time Remaining Announcements: There will be a verbal announcement when


    there are 60 minutes, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, 5 minutes, and 1 minute remaining to
    complete the test.

    7. One essay question will be administered with the original test. In case of a tie, the
    essay question will be judged and used to break the tie.

    8. The test plan for Nutrition is:


    • Carbohydrates, fats and proteins 15%
    • Vitamins & minerals 15%
    • Water (Fluid & electrolyte balance) 10%
    • Nutrition through the life span 15%
    • Digestion, absorption and metabolism 10%
    • Cultural patterns and food habits 5%

    HOSA Nutrition Guidelines (August 2021) Page 1 of 2


    • Food related illnesses, intolerances,
    and allergies 10%
    • Medical nutrition therapy 20%
    o Diabetes
    o Cardiovascular disease
    o Renal disease
    o Gastrointestinal disease
    o Cancer
    o Clients with special needs

    NOTE: Chartered associations/regions may use a different process for testing, to include but not
    limited to pre-conference testing, online testing, and testing at a computer. Check with your
    Area/Region/State/Chartered Association for the process you will be using.

    9. Sample Test Questions


    1. Lactose, maltose and sucrose belong to which type of carbohydrate
    group?
    A. Disaccharides
    B. Liposaccharides
    C. Monosaccharides
    D. Polysaccharides
    Roth Page 66

    2. Which body organ has no stored supply of glucose and requires a


    minute-to-minute supply from the blood?
    A. Heart
    B. Liver
    C. Brain
    D. Pancreas
    Nix Page 21

    3. Diets high in cholesterol and saturated fats are thought to contribute to


    which condition?
    A. Diabetes mellitus
    B. Atherosclerosis
    C. Hypertension
    D. Macular degeneration
    Roth Page 244

    Final Scoring
    10. The competitor should write his/her answer to the tie-breaker essay question on the tie-
    breaker page of the test that remains attached to the original test.

    11. Final rank is determined by the test score. In case of a tie, the essay question will be
    used to determine the rank.

    Competitor Must Provide:


    Two #2 lead pencils with an eraser
    Photo ID

    HOSA Nutrition Guidelines (August 2021) Page 2 of 2

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