Ch. 3 Digestion

The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one Celsius degree is called a

• carbohydrate

• protein

• vitamin

• calorie

According to the Food Pyramid, which group should be eaten in very limited amounts?

• grains such as wheat, rice, and oats

• vegetables

• milk, yogurt, and cheese

• fats and oils

Each food label lists the total number of Calories and also the number of Calories that come from

• protein

• sugar

• fat

• cholesterol

What substance must be present in the stomach for pepsin to work best?

• hydrochloric acid

• mucus

• saliva

• water

What structure(s) enable(s) the small intestine to absorb large amounts of nutrients?

• villi

• pancras

• liver

• gallbladder

Which process takes place in the large intestine?

• Water is added to undigested food

• Water is absorbed from undigested food

• Digested nutrients are absorbed through the villa

• Enzymes are added to complete chemical digestion

What carbohydrate helps your digestive system function even though your body cannot digest it?

• cholesterol

• fiber

• glucose

• starch

What substance in the mouth contains an enzyme that begins chemical digestion?

• fiber

• mucus

• pepsin

• saliva

Which nutrients are originally absorbed from soil by plants?

• minerals

• fiber

• proteins

• vitamins

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Which nutrient is needed in order for all body processes to take place?

• water

• vitamins

• fats

• carbohydrates