40 Questions
Which type of nutrient is made up of amino acid chains?
Protein
Which type of nutrient is important for fluid retention, energy production, and bone and blood health?
Major minerals
Which type of nutrient is vulnerable to destruction and can be either fat soluble or water soluble?
Vitamins
Which type of nutrient is important for waste and nutrient transport, muscle contraction, nerve impulse, and body temperature regulation?
Water
Which type of nutrient is needed in smaller quantities and includes vitamins and minerals?
Micronutrients
Which type of nutrient is a macronutrient and is stored in the body as fuel?
Fat
Which type of nutrient is important for energy production, bone and blood health, and fluid retention?
Major minerals
Which type of nutrient is indestructible and does not produce energy?
Minerals
Which type of nutrient assists in reactions to help maintain homeostasis?
Vitamins
Which type of nutrient helps regulate blood volume?
Sodium
Which of the following is NOT part of the acceptable macro distribution range (AMDR) for protein?
45-65% kcal/daily
What does EER stand for?
Estimated energy requirements
Which nutrient is the only one mentioned under Chronic Disease Risk Reduction intake (CDRR)?
Sodium
What are the three key principles of a healthy diet mentioned in the text?
Energy balance, nutrient density, and adaptability
Which hormone increases hunger and stimulates appetite?
Ghrelin
Which organ produces bile to help digestion and absorption?
Liver
Which enzyme breaks down proteins?
Protease
Which hormone stimulates gastric juices in the stomach?
Gastrin
What is the role of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach?
All of the above
What is the function of pepsinogen in the stomach?
Inactive protein digesting enzyme
Which enzyme is responsible for digesting proteins in the stomach?
Pepsinogen
Which cells secrete pepsinogen in the stomach?
Chief cells
Where does most digestion and absorption occur in the gastrointestinal system?
Small intestine
Which hormone stimulates the release of pancreatic juice and causes the gallbladder to release bile?
CCK
Which nutrients are transported from the small intestine to the liver through the hepatic portal vein?
Water soluble nutrients
Where are fat soluble vitamins and B vitamins stored in the body?
Liver
What is the role of gastrointestinal bacteria (GI flora) in digestion?
Synthesize vitamins
Which system coordinates with the endocrine system during digestion?
Nervous system
Which hormone is secreted by the stomach wall and stimulates the release of hydrochloric acid?
Gastrin
What causes ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract?
HCI and pepsin
Which type of nutrient is important for fluid retention, energy production, and bone and blood health?
Minerals
Which hormone stimulates the release of pancreatic juice and causes the gallbladder to release bile?
Cholecystokinin
Which cells in the stomach secrete pepsinogen?
Chief cells
What stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate into the small intestine?
Secretin
Where does most digestion and absorption occur in the gastrointestinal system?
Small intestine
What is the role of gastrointestinal bacteria (GI flora) in digestion?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a sensory data that influences food choices?
Sound
Which of the following is NOT a learned factor that influences food choices?
Weight
Which of the following hormones decreases hunger and increases after eating?
Leptin
Which of the following is NOT a function of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach?
Breaks down carbohydrates
Test your knowledge on nutrition research, organic and inorganic nutrients, micro nutrients, and energy yielding nutrients in this quiz. Learn about the importance of water in waste and nutrient transport, as well as its role in muscle contraction.
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