Nutrition/Digestion/Alcohol Quiz - Julia Henry

What nutrient draws water into the colon?

Proteins

Fiber

Minerals

Vitamins

What type of nutrient does your body break down into glucose?

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

Amino/Fatty Acids

Which of the following do you WANT to stay under 100% DV for?

Calcium

Iron

Vitamin A

Saturated Fats

What type of fat should you try to AVOID COMPLETELY?

Monounsaturated

Saturated

Trans

Unsaturated

Which of the following does NOT have a % DV?

Sugar

Iron

Vitamin C

Vitamin A

Which of the following is NOT a process of the digestive system?

Absorb the 6 nutrients

Breaks down foods

Eliminate wastes and fiber

Controls the muscle to move food through the system

Which of the following enzymes breaks down carbohydrate chains into glucose?

Saliva

Amylase

Ligase

Helicase

What part of the digestive system covers the opening to the nose?

Pharynx

Trachea

Uvula

Epiglottis

What is the motion that pushes food through the digestive organs?

Peristalsis

Esophagus

Epiglottis

Sphincter

What muscle opens at the entrance of the stomach and allows food in?

Esophagus

Sphincter

Peristalsis

Epiglottis

Which of the following is NOT a function of the stomach?

Storing swallowed food and liquids

Moving food into the small intestine

Mixing chyme with two chemicals from other organs

Mixing food with gastric juices

The pancreas releases chemicals to break down which three nutrients?

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins

Minerals, Vitamins, Fats

Proteins, Carbohydrates, Minerals

Fats, Carbohydrates, Proteins

Which part of the small intestine digests and absorbs food?

Duodenum

Jejenum

Ileum

Rectum

Which of the following is NOT a problem with a liquid (fad) diet?

Dieter does not get enough fiber

Can lead to serious health problems and even death

Dieter feels tired

Dieter will get a horrible rash

What type of drug is alcohol

Hallucinogen

Stimulant

Depressan

Amphetamines

Nutrition/Digestion/Alcohol Quiz - Julia Henry

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