Calories and Digestion Quiz

If a person consumes 2,500 calories in a day and burns 2,000 calories through daily activities, how many calories are stored in the body as fat?

• 200 calories

• 300 calories

• 400 calories

• 500 calories

Which organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption in the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Liver

How many calories are approximately in one pound of body weight?

• 2,500 calories

• 3,000 calories

• 3,500 calories

• 4,000 calories

Which of the following foods has the highest calorie content per gram?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?

• Absorb nutrients

• Store bile

• Break down food with acid and enzymes

• Produce insulin

If a food item contains 10 grams of fat, how many calories does it provide from fat alone? (Note: 1 gram of fat = 9 calories)

• 70 calories

• 80 calories

• 90 calories

• 100 calories

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for water absorption?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Pancreas

How many calories are in a food item that contains 5 grams of protein, 10 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of fat?

• 70 calories

• 78 calories

• 86 calories

• 92 calories

Which nutrient is primarily absorbed in the large intestine?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Water

• Carbohydrates

If a person wants to lose 1 pound of body weight, how many calories should they aim to burn more than they consume?

• 2,500 calories

• 3,000 calories

• 3,500 calories

• 4,000 calories