Nutrient Class Review

True or False: All servings are 1 cup.

• True

• False

solid at room temperature and found primarily in animal-based foods

• unsaturated fat

• saturated fat

• trans fats

• polyunsaturated fats

Sugar, starch, and fiber belong to which family of nutrients?

• protein

• carbohydrates

• fats

• minerals

Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in the body’s fats and are stored in the body for later use. Because fat-soluble vitamins are stored by the body for longer periods, excessive intake may result in toxic levels. There are four fat-soluble vitamins—vitamins A, D, E, and K.

• True

• False

Which of the following provides energy to the animal, and comes in many forms, such as: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides?

• minerals

• vitamins

• proteins

• carbohydrates

The muscular lined sac that chemically and mechanically digests food is called the _____.

• small intestine

• large intestine

• stomach

• cecum

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which nutrient is a major component of muscle and tissues, and contains nitrogen long chain amino acids?

• vitamins

• fats

• proteins

• minerals

Which of the following is considered a trace mineral and is present at lower levels in the body?

• calcium

• iron

• sodium

• magnesium

The process by which large complex nutrient molecules are broken down into simpler molecules capable of being used by the organism for food is called ______.

• emulsification

• digestion

• mastication

• absorption

The tube that travels from the mouth to the stomach that food travels through is called the _____.

• small intestine

• large intestine

• stomach

• esophagus