Nutrition — Free CCMA Practice Test

Brief: This practice set belongs to the CCMA syllabus domain Nutrition (subject focus: macronutrients, micronutrients, therapeutic diets, patient education, enteral vs. parenteral feeding, label reading, and carbohydrate counting). It is designed for CCMA students, medical assisting trainees, and career-changers preparing for the NHA exam. Use this Free CCMA Practice Test as a Free Mock Test to accelerate free exam preparation, reinforce calories per gram, BMI & MyPlate guidance, hydration/electrolytes, food–drug interactions (e.g., warfarin & vitamin K), special populations (pregnancy, older adults), and safe food handling. Items mirror ambulatory workflows—teaching diet instructions, logging intake, reading Nutrition Facts, and supporting medication counseling—so you can assess both recall and application. Select the single best answer and submit to see your score with correct answers highlighted for rapid review.

1) Which macronutrient is the body’s preferred quick energy source for most activities?

CarbohydratesProteinsFatsAlcohol

2) How many kilocalories (kcal) are provided per gram of carbohydrate?

9 kcal/g4 kcal/g7 kcal/g2 kcal/g

3) A “complete protein” is best defined as one that:

Is derived only from plantsHas low biological valueContains only nonessential amino acidsProvides all essential amino acids in adequate amounts

4) A key benefit of soluble fiber is that it can:

Increase constipation riskHelp lower LDL cholesterol and slow glucose absorptionCause dehydration if taken with waterReplace the need for vegetables

5) For most adults, the recommended daily sodium limit is approximately:

1,500 mg3,000 mg2,300 mg4,000 mg

6) When counseling a patient on warfarin, the best nutrition advice is to:

Avoid all green leafy vegetablesDouble vitamin K foods weeklyTake extra vitamin K supplementsKeep vitamin K intake consistent from week to week

7) According to MyPlate guidance, about how much of the plate should be fruits and vegetables combined?

One-halfOne-quarterThree-quartersAll of it

8) An adult with a BMI of 27.0 is classified as:

UnderweightNormal weightOverweightObesity

9) Which vitamin enhances absorption of non-heme iron when consumed together?

Vitamin AVitamin CVitamin DVitamin K

10) Which vitamin increases intestinal absorption of calcium?

Vitamin CVitamin EVitamin KVitamin D

11) Best initial nutrition advice for lactose intolerance is to:

Use lactose-free dairy or lactase enzyme with dairyAvoid all protein sourcesIncrease high-lactose foodsTake iron supplements only

12) A patient with celiac disease should avoid foods containing:

LactoseFructoseGluten (wheat, barley, rye)Potassium

13) The DASH eating pattern is primarily used to help manage:

Iron deficiencyHigh blood pressureKidney stones onlyThyroid disorders

14) In carbohydrate counting for diabetes, one “carb choice” is approximately:

15 grams of carbohydrate5 grams of carbohydrate30 grams of carbohydrate45 grams of carbohydrate

15) Enteral nutrition refers to delivering nutrients via the:

Central venous catheterPeripheral IV lineGastrointestinal tract (e.g., NG/PEG tube)Intramuscular injection

16) The primary extracellular electrolyte that influences fluid balance is:

PotassiumSodiumCalciumMagnesium

17) Which food is naturally high in potassium and may be encouraged for patients on non–potassium-sparing diuretics (if not contraindicated)?

BananaWhite riceApple sauceCucumber

18) Which patient is at highest risk for vitamin B₁₂ deficiency without supplementation?

Strict veganLacto-ovo vegetarianOmnivorePescatarian

19) To help prevent neural tube defects, most people who can become pregnant are advised to consume at least:

100 mcg folic acid/day200 mcg folic acid/day300 mcg folic acid/day400 mcg folic acid/day

20) On a Nutrition Facts label, a nutrient at 20% Daily Value (DV) or more is generally considered:

LowModerateNegligibleHigh

21) Recommended initial treatment for symptomatic hypoglycemia in a conscious adult is to:

Inject long-acting insulinConsume ~15 g fast-acting carbohydrate and recheck in 15 minutesDrink only waterWait an hour to see if it resolves

22) Which food is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA)?

Chicken breastOlive oilSalmonWhite bread

23) In chronic kidney disease (per provider/dietitian guidance), patients often need to limit intake of:

Vitamin CPhosphorus-rich foodsDietary fiberAll fluids in every case

24) To reduce aspiration risk during tube feeding, the medical assistant should ensure the patient is:

Positioned with head of bed elevated 30–45°Flat and supineTrendelenburgProne

25) Which food-safety step helps prevent illness when preparing poultry?

Rinsing raw chicken in the sinkThawing all day on the counterCooking until juices run clear onlyCooking to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)

Nutrition — Free CCMA Practice Test

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