Chapter 4

Over time inadequate amounts of any one of the six essential nutrients increases risk of health problems.

• True

• False

You must eat balanced amounts of a variety of foods to obtain all the elements needed for wellness.

• True

• False

Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins provides the body with energy.

• True

• False

A coordinated effort by each part of a gastrointestinal (GI) tract is necessary to digest food.

• True

• False

Nutrient absorption and metabolism must occurr for energy to be produced.

• True

• False

The level of physical activity has no effect on how the GI tract is necessary to digest food

• False

• True

If an individual has a food intolerance, he or she can experience symptoms similar to those of an allergic reaction.

• True

• False

Indigestion, heartburn and gallstones are examples of respiratory malfunction

• True

• False

which of the following are considered essential nutrients in humans?

• vitamin C

• taurine

• Tryptophane

• glucose

Answer explanation

tryptophan is an essential amino acid in all animals.

taurin is only essential in obligate carnivores and humans are omnivores.

Peristalsis helps move food through the esophagus

• True

• False