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Nutrition and Digestion Post-Test revision

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

a)

Provide raw materials for cell repair

b)

Act as helper molecules in chemical reactions

c)

Serve as a major source of energy

d)

Protect organs and insulate the body

2.

How many Calories does one gram of fat provide?

a)

4 Calories

b)

9 Calories

c)

7 Calories

d)

2 Calories

3.

Which nutrient is made up of amino acids?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Proteins

d)

Vitamins

4.

What is the role of villi in the small intestine?

a)

Produce digestive enzymes

b)

Increase surface area for nutrient absorption

c)

Break down fats into smaller droplets

d)

Store bile for digestion

5.

Which type of fat is usually liquid at room temperature?

a)

Saturated fat

b)

Trans fat

c)

Unsaturated fat

d)

Cholesterol

6.

What is the function of saliva in the mouth?

a)

Mechanically breaks down food

b)

Begins chemical digestion of starches

c)

Protects the stomach from acid

d)

Absorbs nutrients into the blood

7.

Which organ produces bile to aid in fat digestion?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Liver

c)

Stomach

d)

Gallbladder

8.

What is the main difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

a)

Simple carbohydrates provide more energy

b)

Complex carbohydrates are made of linked sugar molecules

c)

Simple carbohydrates are not digested

d)

Complex carbohydrates are stored in the body

9.

Why is water considered the most important nutrient?

a)

It provides the most Calories

b)

It is essential for all vital body processes

c)

It builds bones and teeth

d)

It acts as an enzyme in digestion

10.

What is the role of the epiglottis during swallowing?

a)

Pushes food toward the stomach

b)

Seals off the windpipe to prevent choking

c)

Produces mucus to aid digestion

d)

Breaks down proteins into amino acids

11.

Which nutrient is not stored in the body and must be consumed daily?

a)

Fat-soluble vitamins

b)

Water-soluble vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Proteins

12.

What is the process by which nutrient molecules pass into the blood?

a)

Digestion

b)

Absorption

c)

Peristalsis

d)

Elimination

13.

Which type of digestion involves physically breaking food into smaller pieces?

a)

Chemical digestion

b)

Mechanical digestion

c)

Absorption

d)

Enzymatic digestion

14.

What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

a)

Breaks down carbohydrates

b)

Creates an acidic environment for pepsin and kills bacteria

c)

Absorbs nutrients into the blood

d)

Produces bile for fat digestion

15.

What is the primary role of the large intestine?

a)

Absorb nutrients

b)

Produce digestive enzymes

c)

Absorb water and prepare waste for elimination

d)

Break down proteins

16.

The amount of energy in food is measured in Calories.

(a)  

17.

The nutrient that provides raw materials to make cell parts is (a)   .

18.

The type of fat that is usually liquid at room temperature is ___________ ___.

(a)  

19.

The waxy, fatlike substance found in animal products is called (a)   .

20.

The nutrient made up of amino acids is .

(a)  

21.

Do you think you passed the unit test?

a)

YES!!!

b)

Of course, I did my best.

c)

Yeah?

22.

The process of breaking down food into small nutrient molecules is called (a)   .

23.

The muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach is the (a)   .

24.

The process by which nutrients pass through the digestive system into the blood is called (a)   .

25.

The tiny finger-shaped structures in the small intestine that aid absorption are called (a)   .

26.

The substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles is (a)   .

27.

The involuntary muscle contractions that push food through the digestive system are called peristalsis.

(a)  

28.

The organ where most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption occur is the _____ _________.

(a)  

29.

The nutrient that accounts for about 65 percent of the average healthy person's body weight is water.

(a)