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Human Nutrition (Diet)

Total questions: 129

Worksheet time: 6hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the five processes in human nutrition (in order)?

a)

ingestion, digestion, egestion, absorption, assimilation

b)

ingestion, digestion, absorption, egestion, assimilation

c)

ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation, egestion

d)

absorption, ingestion, digestion, egestion, assimilation

2.

Where does ingestion begin?

a)

duodenum

b)

stomach

c)

mouth

d)

colon

3.

Chewing cuts food into smaller pieces which is a form of chemical digestion

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Salivary amylase digests starch into glucose

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the following enzymes digests proteins?

a)

Trypsin

b)

Lipase

c)

Peptidases

d)

Amylase

6.

Peristalsis mixes food with gastric juice in the stomach

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Bile is produced by ____, stored in ____, released by _____

a)

liver; duodenum; bile duct

b)

liver; gall bladder; bile duct

c)

gall bladder; liver; bile duct

d)

gall bladder; duodenum; bile duct

8.

You can find protein in...

a)

dairy products.

b)

fruit.

c)

oil.

9.

Oils and butter are rich in...

a)

proteins.

b)

fats.

c)

carbohydrates.

10.

Name the glands associated with the Human Digestive System?

a)

Only salivary glands and pancreas

b)

Only salivary glands and liver

c)

Only liver and pancreas

d)

Salivary Glands, Liver and Pancreas

11.

Where does most of the digestive process take place?

a)

Small intestine

b)

Stomach

c)

Large intestine

12.

The correct order of parts labelled 2,3,7,8

a)

Oesophagus,stomach,pancreas,liver

b)

Oesophagus,stomach,liver,pancreas

c)

Oesophagus,pancreas,stomach,liver

d)

Oesophagus,pancreas,liver,stomach

13.

What is the function of the gall bladder?

a)

absorption of fat

b)

digestion of fat

c)

production of bile

d)

storage of bile

14.

The diagram shows the human alimentary canal.

Which of the organs are related to digestion of carbohydrates?

a)

R and T only

b)

P and Q only

c)

S and T only

d)

Q, R, S, and T

15.

In which part of the digestive system are most of the nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?

a)

Stomach

b)

Oesophagus

c)

Small Intestine

d)

Large Intestine

16.

What is the function of dietary fibre in the human body?

a)

Provides energy

b)

Fights infection and disease

c)

Keeps the digestive system healthy

d)

Promotes healthy hair and nails

17.

What is a function of protein?

a)

Repair and build muscle

b)

Keep the body warm

c)

Help with the digestive system

d)

Cures asthma

18.

Maltose is digested into glucose by maltase

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Absorption of digested food molecules occur at the villi

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What is the function of Bile Juice secreted by Liver?

a)

It makes the food alkaline.

b)

It makes the food acidic.

c)

It breaks down the big fat globules for effective enzyme action

d)

It converts fat to fatty acid and glycerol

21.

What is the best source of carbohydrates from the list?

a)

steak

b)

pasta

c)

butter

d)

lucozade

22.

Carbohydrates are made from the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen

a)

true

b)

false

23.

(a)   are the simplest carbohydrate

24.

galactose is an example of...

a)

a cow

b)

a sugar

c)

a disaccharide

d)

a monosaccharide

25.

Carbohydrates help to build muscle

a)

true

b)

false

26.

Which of the following contains the MOST protein?

a)

cup of rice

b)

1/2 cup of lentils

c)

one egg

d)

butter

27.

(a)   are the building blocks of protein

28.

Why do we need protein in our diet?

a)

For energy

b)

To grow taller

c)

For growth and repair of muscles

d)

For strong bones and teeth

29.

A vegetarian does not eat eggs

a)

true

b)

false

30.

Name the correct order of size, starting with the smallest…

a)

Amino acid, peptide, protein

b)

Peptide, amino acid, protein

c)

Protein, peptide, amino acid

d)

I haven’t a clue

31.

The function of Calcium and Phosphorus is to _________

a)

Hardens the enamel of teeth.

b)

Builds haemoglobin in the red blood cells.

c)

Maintains the functions of the nervous system.

d)

Build strong bones and teeth.

32.

Which of the following statements is the function of carbohydrate?

a)

Regulate body processes

b)

Replace dead cells

c)

Act as a chemical solvent

d)

Supplies a lot of energy

33.

What are the correct example of foods for carbohydrate?

a)

Rice, noodle, pasta

b)

Rice, meat, noodle

c)

Meat, Noodle, Water

d)

Banana, Fish, Pasta

34.

What are the correct example of foods for protein?

a)

Meat, fish

b)

Onion, lettuce

c)

Anchovies, banana

d)

Rice, noodle

35.

What are the correct example of foods for vitamin?

a)

Orange, lemon

b)

Anchovies, meat

c)

Rice, cereals

d)

Noodle, fish

36.

Which nutrient helps build and maintain body cells and tissues?

a)

Protein

b)

Water

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Fiber

37.

Which nutrient is the starches and sugars in foods?

a)

lipids

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

vitamins

38.

Which nutrient is vital to every body function?

a)

lipids

b)

water

c)

minerals

d)

protein

39.

Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life are called nutrients. What are the 6 nutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates, Meats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Dairy

b)

Fruits, Milk, Vitamins, Water, Pork, and Vitamins

c)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Protein, Minerals and Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

40.
What measures energy in food?
a)
Calories
b)
Ruler
c)
Thermometer
d)
Food label
41.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
42.

Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

d)

Vegetables

43.

Which nutrient are substances that the body CANNOT manufacture, but are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and regulating many vital body processes?

a)

Protein

b)

Minerals

c)

Water

d)

Vitamins

44.

Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from foods?

a)

Unsaturated Fat

b)

Trans Fat

c)

Saturated

d)

Carbs

45.
Which of the following are proteins?
a)
arugula
b)
Strawberries
c)
tortilla
d)
Beans, eggs, chicken
46.

Which Vitamin is the only one our bodies can make?

a)

A

b)

D

c)

B12

d)

Calcium

47.
Food additives can prevent food from 
a)
spoiling/ developing mold 
b)
tasting bad 
c)
looking good 
d)
being good quality 
48.
Excessive use of food additives are
a)
okay and normal 
b)
can be poisonous 
49.

Identify the correct statements for food additives

a)

1) not normally consumed as food

b)

2) added intentionally to food

c)

3) includes contaminants

d)

4) deteriorates quality

e)

option 1 & 2

50.

Food additives usage is prohibited in which of the food item.

a)

RTE

b)

infant food

c)

health supplements

51.

What are the five processes in human nutrition (in order)?

a)

ingestion,digestion,egestion,absorption,assimilation

b)

ingestion,digestion,absorption,egestion,assimilation

c)

ingestion,digestion,absorption,assimilation,egestion

d)

absorption,ingestion,digestion,egestion,assimilation

52.

Where does ingestion begin?

a)

duodenum

b)

stomach

c)

mouth

d)

colon

53.

Which of the following enzymes digests proteins?

a)

Trypsin

b)

Lipase

c)

Peptidases

d)

Amylase

54.

Bile is produced by ____, stored in ____, released by _____

a)

liver; duodenum; bile duct

b)

liver; gall bladder; bile duct

c)

gall bladder; liver; bile duct

d)

gall bladder; duodenum; bile duct

55.

Name the glands associated with the Human Digestive System?

a)

Only salivary glands and pancreas

b)

Only salivary glands and liver

c)

Only liver and pancreas

d)

Salivary Glands, Liver and Pancreas

56.

In which part of the alimentary canal does digestion of protein begin?

a)

Small intestine

b)

Buccal cavity

c)

Stomach

d)

Oesophagus

57.

The part that stores liver’s digestive juice until they are needed by the intestines.

a)

Pancreas

b)

Gall bladder

c)

Duodenum

d)

Spleen

58.

The diagram shows the human alimentary canal.

Which of the organs are related to digestion of carbohydrates?

a)

R and T only

b)

P and Q only

c)

S and T only

d)

Q, R, S, and T

59.

The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into small particles and molecules that your body can absorb and use....

a)

ingestion

b)

elimination

c)

digestion

d)

absorption

60.

Occurs when the cells of the digestive system take in small molecules of digested food

a)

absorption

b)

digestion

c)

elimination

d)

ingestion

61.

The removal of undigested food and other wastes from the body

a)

absorption

b)

elimination

c)

digestion

d)

ingestion

62.

A type of digestion where food is physically broken into smaller pieces...

a)

chemical digestion

b)

mechanical digestion

c)

indigestion

d)

automatic digestion

63.

___________ are enzymes that help break down carbohydrates.

a)

Amylase

b)

Papain

c)

Lipase

d)

Pepsin

64.

___________ are enzymes that help break down fats.

a)

Lipase

b)

Amylase

c)

Papain

d)

Pepsin

65.

Food moves through the esophagus and the rest of the digestive tract by waves of muscle contractions called

a)

peristalsis

b)

homeostasis

c)

sonar waves

d)

tsunami waves

66.

A thin, watery liquid that forms when food mixes with gastric juices

a)

chyme

b)

gastric juice

c)

bolus

d)

enzyme

67.

The folds of the small intestine are covered with fingerlive projections called...

a)

bolus

b)

bile

c)

villi

d)

rugae

68.
How many types of teeth we have ?
a)
4
b)
1
c)
6
d)
3
69.
What is the functions of Incisors teeth?
a)
for swallow the food
b)
for cutting and chopping food
c)
for crushing food
d)
for grinding food
70.
What tooth is this?
a)
molar 
b)
incisors
c)
canine
d)
premolars
71.

Identify the part of the tooth labelled A.

a)

Dentine

b)

Pulp

c)

Enamel

d)

Root

72.

What is often added to water and tooth paste to improve the quality of peoples teeth.

a)

Whitening agents

b)

Water

c)

Fluoride

d)

Chlorine

73.

How many teeth are there in the human body

a)

33

b)

34

c)

32

d)

43

74.

What are the four front middle teeth that help to bite the food called?

a)

incisors

b)

premolars

c)

molars

d)

canines

75.
Which teeth are identified in this picture?
a)
incisors
b)
premolars
c)
molars
d)
canines
76.

Which teeth are identified in this picture? These teeth are big and strong to help you grind food so it can be swallowed

a)

incisors

b)

premolars

c)

molars

d)

canines

77.

How does a cavity form?

a)

Virus

b)

Eating healthy food

c)

Bacteria

78.

--------- combines with -------- to weaken the enamel which leads to tooth decay.

a)

Chocolates , food

b)

Acids , plaque

c)

Glucose , plaque

79.

What organ is responsible for the majority of the absoption that occurs in the digestive system?

a)

large intestine

b)

small intestine

c)

stomach

d)

oral cavity

80.

Which organ releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine?

a)

pancreas

b)

small intestine

c)

esophagus

d)

salivary glands

81.

which components make up most of the dry mass of a balanced diet?

a)

calcium, carbohydrates, fats

b)

carbohydrates, fats, proteins

c)

fats, protein, vitamins

d)

proteins, vitamins, calcium

82.

what is the result of a diet lacking iron?

a)

bleeding gums

b)

poor wound healing

c)

reduced number of red blood cells

d)

weak bones and teeth

83.

a child decided to eat only meat, oily fish, cheese, bread, and drink only water. which nutrient would be in low levels in this diet?

a)

calcium

b)

iron

c)

vitamin C

d)

vitamin D

84.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

85.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

86.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

87.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

88.

Which condition can sometimes be prevents by eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables?

a)

bleeding gum

b)

brittle bones

c)

diabetes

d)

soft bones

89.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

90.

A person has bleeding gums. this could be caused bu a lack of which nutrient

a)

calcium

b)

iron

c)

vitamin C

d)

vitamin D

91.

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

a)

CARBOHYDRATES

b)

vitamins

c)

water

d)

minerals

92.
You need to drink only two glasses of water every day.
a)
True
b)
False
93.

Rice, pasta, bread & potatoes are a good source of which nutrient?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Lipids (fats & oils)

d)

Fibre / roughage

94.

Which food helps to make haemoglobin ?

a)

Cheese

b)

Carrots

c)

Fish

d)

Liver

95.

Why do we need protein in our diet?

a)

To provide energy

b)

For growth & repair

c)

For insulation

d)

To prevent constipation

96.

Meat and nuts are both good sources of which two nutrients?

a)

Carbohydrates

and iron

b)

Lipids and

vitamin C

c)

Protein and

carbohydrate

d)

Lipids and

protein

97.

Which foods help prevent constipation ?

a)

Bread and

potatoes

b)

Fish and eggs

c)

Fruit and nuts

d)

Fresh vegetables

and cereals

98.

Which nutrient is needed for healthy teeth?

a)

Sodium

b)

Magnesium

c)

Calcium

d)

Potassium

99.

Which nutrient is needed for good eyesight and to prevent night-blindness?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Iron

100.

Citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, are a good source of which vitamin?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

101.

Why do we need iron in our diet?

a)

For strong bones

b)

For healthy skin

c)

To make haemoglobin

d)

For good eyesight

102.

Rickets is a deficiency disease caused by a lack of which nutrient?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Iron

103.

Why do we need carbohydrates in our diet?

a)

They provide insulation

b)

They provide energy

c)

For growth

and repair

d)

For strong bones

104.

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of fibre?

a)

Brown rice

b)

Cheese

c)

Fresh veg

d)

Cereals

105.

Which of the following foods help to prevent night-blindness?

a)

Oranges

b)

Broccoli

c)

Carrots

d)

Spinach

106.

Which food would cure this disease ?

a)

Lemons

b)

Spinach

c)

Oily fish

d)

Carrots

107.

Green vegetables, such as broccoli, are a good source of which nutrient?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin D

108.

Which nutrient provides us with insulation ?

a)

Fibre

b)

Protein

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Lipid

109.

Which food would you recommend for this person?

a)

Soya beans

b)

Spinach

c)

Oily fish

d)

Liver

110.

Which of the following fruits is NOT a citrus fruit?

a)

Apples

b)

Oranges

c)

Limes

d)

Grapefruit

111.
Define the term 'balanced diet'.
a)
A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
b)
A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
c)
A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
d)
A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.
112.
__________________ are examples of high energy high nutrient food
a)
Fruits & vegetables
b)
Chocolate & Ice cream
c)
Milk & Cheese
d)
Pancake & Maple syrup
113.
Which nutrient provides the most amount of energy per gram?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Fats
c)
Protein
d)
Vitamin
114.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines how much energy we need.
a)
Age
b)
Gender
c)
Health status
d)
Level of activity
115.

_________________ is necessary to building maintenance and repair of body tissue.

a)

sugar

b)

protein

c)

salt

d)

oil

116.

Foods that are high in Saturated Fat will

a)

lead to a risk of heart disease

b)

keep you healthy

c)

build strong bones and muscles

d)

help the immune system

117.
If you don't eat enough fibre you may become
a)
dehydrated
b)
ill
c)
fat
d)
constipated
118.

Human beings need food. Which is not a reason that supports that statement.

a)

The energy gain from food supports activities like breathing, digestion, work and play.

b)

Food contain useful chemical substances needed by the body.

c)

Food keeps the stomach full and comfortable.

d)

Food contains vitamins that protects the body.

119.

A person who is said to eat healthy will have meals that ensures variety, moderation and balance (VMB WAY). Which statement is false?

a)

To eat in variety is to eat different type of foods from only one food group throughout the day.

b)

Eating in moderation means not too much nor too little of any food.

c)

Eating in balance is to make food choices that provides the body with the right amount of nutrients based on age, gender and activity level.

d)

It is important to eat different types of food across different food groups to get different nutrients needed by the body.

120.

A balanced diet contains all the nutrients in the correct amounts to meet an individual’s nutritional needs.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

121.

Which shows an excellent example of ‘variety’ in their meal?

a)

Rice, oats, potato and noodles

b)

Mandarin orange, citrus orange, lemon and honey orange

c)

Bread, lettuce, tomato and vegetable soup

d)

Brown rice, tofu, spinach and orange

122.

The term ‘empty calories’ refers to _________________________.

a)

foods that contain little energy and beneficial nutrients like vitamins and minerals

b)

foods that are high in energy and beneficial nutrients like vitamins and minerals

c)

foods that are low in energy but high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins and minerals

d)

foods that are high in energy but low in beneficial nutrients like vitamins and minerals

123.
Which food is an excellent example of ‘empty calorie’?
a)

White rice

b)

cookies

c)

Wholemeal bread

d)

Grapes

124.

Basal metabolism is the minimum amount of energy needed by the body to maintain important body functions.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

125.

The amount of energy a person need in a day depends on _____________________.

a)

age, food preference and body size

b)

age, body size, gender and activity level

c)

age, body size, gender, activity level and race

d)

age, body size, gender, activity level and occupation

126.

With reference to the recommended dietary allowance chart (click on the image), state the required amount of energy that is needed by a teenage boy who is 13 years old.

a)

2200

b)

3000

c)

2500

d)

2900

127.

Which correctly shows the concept of energy balance?

a)

energy expenditure > energy intake

b)

energy intake > energy expenditure

c)

energy intake < energy expenditure

d)

energy intake = energy expenditure

128.

Energy imbalance happens when energy intake is more or less than energy expenditure. Which is the outcome when intake is more than expenditure

a)

body uses stored fats as energy. Leading to weight loss over time.

b)

energy will be stored as body fat. Leading to weight gain over time.

c)

body weight is maintained. Achieving energy balance and a healthy weight.

d)

Nothing haappens to the body. Food is digested and excreted as waste maaterial.

129.

How do you calculate BMI?

a)

weight in kilogram divide by height in metre

b)

height in metre divide by weight in kilogram

c)

weight in kilogram divide by height in metre 2 (height x height)

d)

height in metre 2 (height x height) divide by weight in kilogram

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