Nutrients in Diet and Importance of Nutrition Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a common nutritional deficiency mentioned in the text?

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Folate/Folic acid deficiency
  • Zinc deficiency (correct)
  • Iodine deficiency

Where is digested food absorbed into the bloodstream?

  • In the mouth
  • In the large intestine
  • In the small intestine (correct)
  • In the stomach

What is the primary function of the large intestine mentioned in the text?

  • To excrete waste products
  • To produce digestive enzymes
  • To absorb excess water (correct)
  • To digest food

According to the dietary guidelines mentioned in the text, which of the following is NOT recommended?

<p>Consuming an eating pattern high in saturated fats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text mentions that a doctor may recommend supplements if a $what$ occurs?

<p>Nutrient deficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common nutritional deficiency in the text?

<p>Protein deficiency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the dietary guidelines, what should we do to help support a healthy body weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases?

<p>Follow a healthy eating pattern over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the digestive system mentioned in the text?

<p>To break down and absorb nutrients from food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to any undigested food?

<p>It passes out of the anus as feces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common nutritional deficiency mentioned in the text?

<p>Zinc deficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the dietary guidelines, which of the following should be consumed in a low amount?

<p>Added sugars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is digested food absorbed into the bloodstream?

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

What is the main purpose of the dietary guidelines mentioned in the text?

<p>To promote healthy eating patterns and reduce chronic disease risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to any undigested food?

<p>It passes out of the body as feces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the large intestine mentioned in the text?

<p>To absorb excess water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the dietary guidelines, which of the following should we do to help support a healthy body weight and reduce chronic disease risk?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the digestive system mentioned in the text?

<p>To absorb nutrients from food (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common nutritional deficiency in the text?

<p>Vitamin C deficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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