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?

Calorie Signup and view all the answers

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

To address challenges and find solutions Signup and view all the answers

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

Nutrition Signup and view all the answers

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

Mouth Signup and view all the answers

Where are nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What does the liver do after the absorption of nutrients?

Distributes most nutrients Signup and view all the answers

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

Processes digestive waste Signup and view all the answers

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

Duodenum Signup and view all the answers

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

Reduce disease risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of proteins in the body?

Assist in tissue development and repair Signup and view all the answers

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

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of complete proteins?

They contain all essential amino acids Signup and view all the answers

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

Meat and milk alternatives Signup and view all the answers

Dehydration is characterized by:

Abnormal depletion of body fluids Signup and view all the answers

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

Simple carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers