Health: Eating for Optimal Health Chapter 5 Quiz
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What is the difference between hunger and appetite?

  • Hunger is a long-term feeling, while appetite is short-term.
  • Hunger is a psychological desire to eat, while appetite is a physiological need to eat.
  • Hunger is related to thirst, while appetite is related to hunger.
  • Hunger is a physiological need to eat, while appetite is a psychological desire to eat. (correct)

    • What do nutrients do in terms of maintaining overall health?

  • Prevent weight gain
  • Provide energy only
  • Increase fatigue
  • Sustain us (correct)

    • What are the objectives of the New Food Guide in Canada?

  • Discourage physical activity
  • Increase the risk of nutrition-related problems
  • Promote unhealthy eating patterns
  • Reflect diversity of foods available (correct)

    • Which term is used to describe the energy obtained from food?

    <p>Calorie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for university or college students to identify typical problems when trying to eat well?

    <p>To address challenges and find solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the physiological function of foods in Canada?

    <p>Nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body is responsible for breaking food into a usable form?

    <p>Mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the liver do after the absorption of nutrients?

    <p>Distributes most nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive process?

    <p>Processes digestive waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the small intestine receives enzymes from the liver and pancreas?

    <p>Duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Reduce disease risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of proteins in the body?

    <p>Assist in tissue development and repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient circulates as glucose in the body and provides 4 kcal/g of energy?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of complete proteins?

    <p>They contain all essential amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food groups are key sources of proteins according to the text?

    <p>Meat and milk alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dehydration is characterized by:

    <p>Abnormal depletion of body fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of carbohydrates are primarily found in fruits, vegetables, and dairy products?

    <p>Simple carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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