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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What happens to any undigested food?

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

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

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

    Where is digested food absorbed into the bloodstream?

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

    What happens to any undigested food?

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

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