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Nutrition and Digestion Multiple Choice Questions

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

a)

Water

b)

Protein

c)

Vitamins

d)

Carbohydrates

2.

Which nutrient group provides energy but is needed in smaller amounts?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Proteins

3.

The energy value of food is measured in:

a)

Grams

b)

Calories

c)

Nutrients

d)

Kilograms

4.

Which organ produces bile?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Small intestine

c)

Liver

d)

Stomach

5.

The majority of digestion and absorption occurs in the:

a)

Stomach

b)

Large intestine

c)

Small intestine

d)

Esophagus

6.

What is the main job of the large intestine?

a)

Digest fats

b)

Absorb nutrients

c)

Reabsorb water

d)

Break down proteins

7.

Peristalsis occurs in the:

a)

Liver

b)

Esophagus

c)

Stomach

d)

Mouth

8.

Chyme is formed in the:

a)

Stomach

b)

Esophagus

9.

What nutrient provides the most energy per gram?

a)

Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Vitamins

d)

Water

10.

What structure increases surface area in the small intestine for absorption?

a)

Enzymes

b)

Villi

c)

Cilia

d)

Microbes

11.

Which of the following is a function of water?

a)

Provides energy

b)

Builds muscle

c)

Helps regulate body processes

d)

Forms gastric juices

12.

Which organ stores bile until it is released into the small intestine?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Liver

c)

Gallbladder

d)

Stomach

13.

Which of these best describes metabolism?

a)

Physical breakdown of food

b)

Chemical digestion in the stomach

c)

All chemical reactions that sustain life

d)

Storage of bile in the gallbladder

14.

A diet low in fiber and physical inactivity can cause:

a)

Diarrhea

b)

Constipation

c)

Heartburn

d)

Indigestion

15.

Food intolerance differs from a food allergy because it:

a)

Involves the immune system

b)

Causes life-threatening reactions

c)

Does not involve the immune system

d)

Cannot be caused by dairy or gluten

16.

Water, vitamins, and minerals provide energy for the body.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The stomach begins the digestion of proteins.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Mechanical digestion involves acids and enzymes.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The small intestine is also called the colon.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Mastication means chewing food.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Peristalsis is the squeezing action that moves food through the digestive tract.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

ATP provides immediate energy for muscles.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Heartburn is caused by stomach acid entering the esophagus.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Ulcers are caused only by stress.

a)

True

b)

False

26.
Number 2 is pointing to the...
a)
Esophagus
b)
Stomach
c)
Small intestine
d)
Anus
27.
Number 3 is pointing to the...
a)
Small intestine
b)
Rectum
c)
Large intestine
d)
Stomach
28.
Which organ pushes food down to the stomach?
a)
Mouth
b)
Esophagus
c)
Rectum
d)
Large intestine
29.

Which parts of the diagram is the small and large intestine?

a)

A~ small intestine

E~ large intestine

b)

D~ small intestine

E~ large intestine

c)

C~ large intestine

B~ small intestine

d)

A~ large intestine

C~ small intestine

e)

E~ small intestine

D~ large intestine

30.
Number 4 is pointing to the....
a)
Anus
b)
Rectum
c)
Large Intestine
d)
Small intestine
31.
Number 5 is pointing to the...
a)
Liver
b)
Gallbladder
c)
Pancreas
d)
Stomach
32.
4
a)
Gallbladder
b)
Liver
c)
Stomach
d)
Pancreas