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What percentage of protein digestion is initiated in the stomach?
What percentage of protein digestion is initiated in the stomach?
- 20-25%
- 5-10%
- 30-35%
- 10-15% (correct)
Where does the majority of carbohydrate digestion take place?
Where does the majority of carbohydrate digestion take place?
- Small intestine (correct)
- Stomach
- Large intestine
- Mouth
What percentage of fat digestion is initiated in the stomach?
What percentage of fat digestion is initiated in the stomach?
- 5-10%
- 15-20% (correct)
- 20-25%
- 10-15%
What is the primary site of protein digestion?
What is the primary site of protein digestion?
What is the primary enzyme responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the mouth?
What is the primary enzyme responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the mouth?
What is the primary enzyme responsible for fat digestion in the small intestine?
What is the primary enzyme responsible for fat digestion in the small intestine?
What is the term for the inability to digest lactose?
What is the term for the inability to digest lactose?
What is the term for a diet rich in fatty foods and low in exercise?
What is the term for a diet rich in fatty foods and low in exercise?
What is the term for the process of breaking down carbohydrates into glucose?
What is the term for the process of breaking down carbohydrates into glucose?
What is the term for the process of breaking down proteins into amino acids?
What is the term for the process of breaking down proteins into amino acids?
What is the rank of energy production from macronutrients?
What is the rank of energy production from macronutrients?
What is the primary function of lactase in the body?
What is the primary function of lactase in the body?
What is the name of the disease associated with high levels of LDL and cholesterol?
What is the name of the disease associated with high levels of LDL and cholesterol?
What is the primary role of dietary macronutrients?
What is the primary role of dietary macronutrients?
What is the consequence of excess consumption of dietary macronutrients?
What is the consequence of excess consumption of dietary macronutrients?
What is the relationship between macronutrient composition and health?
What is the relationship between macronutrient composition and health?
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary role of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary role of proteins in the body?
What is the primary role of proteins in the body?
What is the primary role of fats in the body?
What is the primary role of fats in the body?
Why is a balanced diet essential?
Why is a balanced diet essential?
What is the most abundant organic molecule?
What is the most abundant organic molecule?
Which macronutrient provides a fast source of energy to cells that rely on glucose as the primary energy source?
Which macronutrient provides a fast source of energy to cells that rely on glucose as the primary energy source?
Where are monosaccharides and oligosaccharides found?
Where are monosaccharides and oligosaccharides found?
Which macronutrient is classified as a complex carbohydrate and acts as the energy store for plants?
Which macronutrient is classified as a complex carbohydrate and acts as the energy store for plants?
What is the primary function of triglycerides in the body?
What is the primary function of triglycerides in the body?
Which fatty acids include omega-3 and omega-6 and are found in fish and seafood?
Which fatty acids include omega-3 and omega-6 and are found in fish and seafood?
What is the main role of phospholipids in the body?
What is the main role of phospholipids in the body?
Which macronutrient is the preferred energy source for the body and provides about 4.3 kcal/g?
Which macronutrient is the preferred energy source for the body and provides about 4.3 kcal/g?
What is the primary function of lipoproteins like LDL in the body?
What is the primary function of lipoproteins like LDL in the body?
Which macronutrient can modulate blood glucose and aid in reducing blood cholesterol?
Which macronutrient can modulate blood glucose and aid in reducing blood cholesterol?
