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WorksheetsNutrition Review quizs VANNI
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 28mins
What does the work "breakfast" mean?
A meal eaten in the evening to break the fast of the day.
To break the fast of not eating while you sleep.
A snack consumed during the night.
The first meal of the day that is optional.
What is the term for the movement of nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream?
Absorption
Digestion
Metabolism
Excretion
What % of teens are obese?
10%
15%
20%
25%
Where does digestion start?
In the mouth.
In the stomach.
In the small intestine.
In the esophagus.
Nutrition is:
the process by which organisms utilize nutrients
a method of cooking food
a type of exercise regimen
a way to measure food quality
What is the role of the stomach in digestion?
To absorb nutrients from food.
To break down food using acids and enzymes.
To store food before it is digested.
To produce bile for fat digestion.
A unit of heat or energy from food is called?
A calorie
A joule
A watt
A kilojoule
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
2 calories/gram
4 calories/gram
6 calories/gram
8 calories/gram
What are the 3 macros?
Protein, Carbs, Fat
Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Fiber, Sugar, Starch
Calories, Protein, Fiber
What is the process of breaking down food into smaller components called?
Metabolism
Absorption
Digestion
Fermentation
What plant food is naturally high in unsaturated (good) fat?
avocado
potato
carrot
broccoli
What is the primary function of the pancreas in digestion?
To produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.
To absorb nutrients from food.
To store bile for fat digestion.
To regulate blood sugar levels through excretion.
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
5 calories/gram
7 calories/gram
9 calories/gram
11 calories/gram
What % of Americans are overweight or obese?
45%
50%
60%
75%
What is the term for the process of converting food into energy?
Metabolism
Digestion
Respiration
Photosynthesis
The contracting of the esophagus and small intestine to move food through the digestive system is called:
peristalsis
digestion
absorption
secretion
What does it mean when we say a food has "empty calories"?
it has a lot of sugar and very few nutrients
it is high in fiber and low in calories
it contains essential vitamins and minerals
it is rich in protein and healthy fats
What is the role of the large intestine in digestion?
To absorb nutrients and vitamins
To absorb water and electrolytes, and to form and store feces.
To break down proteins and fats
To produce digestive enzymes
What vital nutrient makes up between 60-70% of the body?
Water
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
What is the role of fiber in the digestive system?
To aid in digestion and prevent constipation.
To increase the absorption of nutrients.
To break down proteins into amino acids.
To provide energy for the digestive organs.
