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WorksheetsNutrition and Digestion Multiple Choice Questions
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?
Water
Protein
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Which nutrient group provides energy but is needed in smaller amounts?
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
The energy value of food is measured in:
Grams
Calories
Nutrients
Kilograms
Which organ produces bile?
Pancreas
Small intestine
Liver
Stomach
The majority of digestion and absorption occurs in the:
Stomach
Large intestine
Small intestine
Esophagus
What is the main job of the large intestine?
Digest fats
Absorb nutrients
Reabsorb water
Break down proteins
Peristalsis occurs in the:
Liver
Esophagus
Stomach
Mouth
Chyme is formed in the:
Stomach
Esophagus
What nutrient provides the most energy per gram?
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Water
What structure increases surface area in the small intestine for absorption?
Enzymes
Villi
Cilia
Microbes
Which of the following is a function of water?
Provides energy
Builds muscle
Helps regulate body processes
Forms gastric juices
Which organ stores bile until it is released into the small intestine?
Pancreas
Liver
Gallbladder
Stomach
Which of these best describes metabolism?
Physical breakdown of food
Chemical digestion in the stomach
All chemical reactions that sustain life
Storage of bile in the gallbladder
A diet low in fiber and physical inactivity can cause:
Diarrhea
Constipation
Heartburn
Indigestion
Food intolerance differs from a food allergy because it:
Involves the immune system
Causes life-threatening reactions
Does not involve the immune system
Cannot be caused by dairy or gluten
Water, vitamins, and minerals provide energy for the body.
True
False
The stomach begins the digestion of proteins.
True
False
Mechanical digestion involves acids and enzymes.
True
False
The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats.
True
False
The small intestine is also called the colon.
True
False
Mastication means chewing food.
True
False
Peristalsis is the squeezing action that moves food through the digestive tract.
True
False
ATP provides immediate energy for muscles.
True
False
Heartburn is caused by stomach acid entering the esophagus.
True
False
Ulcers are caused only by stress.
True
False
Which parts of the diagram is the small and large intestine?
A~ small intestine
E~ large intestine
D~ small intestine
E~ large intestine
C~ large intestine
B~ small intestine
A~ large intestine
C~ small intestine
E~ small intestine
D~ large intestine
