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Which macronutrient is stored in the body and serves as a fuel source?
Which macronutrient is stored in the body and serves as a fuel source?
- Vitamins
- Fat (correct)
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
Which type of vitamins are vulnerable to destruction and can cause toxicity if consumed in excess?
Which type of vitamins are vulnerable to destruction and can cause toxicity if consumed in excess?
- Fat-soluble vitamins (correct)
- Organic vitamins
- Inorganic vitamins
- Water-soluble vitamins
Which minerals are considered major minerals and are important for fluid retention, energy production, and bone/blood health?
Which minerals are considered major minerals and are important for fluid retention, energy production, and bone/blood health?
- Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, sulfur (correct)
- Vitamins A, D, E, K
- Iron, zinc, copper, manganese, fluoride
- Water-soluble vitamins
Which one of these is NOT a key principle of a healthy diet?
Which one of these is NOT a key principle of a healthy diet?
Which of the following is responsible for increasing hunger?
Which of the following is responsible for increasing hunger?
Which organ produces bile to help with digestion and absorption?
Which organ produces bile to help with digestion and absorption?
What is the function of pepsinogen in the stomach?
What is the function of pepsinogen in the stomach?
Which enzyme is produced by gastric glands and directly acts on protein?
Which enzyme is produced by gastric glands and directly acts on protein?
Which sphincter separates the stomach and small intestine?
Which sphincter separates the stomach and small intestine?
Which hormone stimulates the release of pancreatic juice and causes the gallbladder to release bile?
Which hormone stimulates the release of pancreatic juice and causes the gallbladder to release bile?
What are the functions of gastrointestinal bacteria?
What are the functions of gastrointestinal bacteria?
Which macronutrient is considered an organic nutrient and is made up of amino acid chains?
Which macronutrient is considered an organic nutrient and is made up of amino acid chains?
Which type of vitamins are needed in smaller quantities and can be either fat soluble or water soluble?
Which type of vitamins are needed in smaller quantities and can be either fat soluble or water soluble?
Which minerals are considered trace minerals and are needed in amounts greater than 100 mg per day?
Which minerals are considered trace minerals and are needed in amounts greater than 100 mg per day?
Which minerals are considered major minerals and are needed in amounts greater than 100 mg per day?
Which minerals are considered major minerals and are needed in amounts greater than 100 mg per day?
What is the function of B vitamins?
What is the function of B vitamins?
What is the function of sodium?
What is the function of sodium?
What does DRI stand for?
What does DRI stand for?
What does RDA stand for?
What does RDA stand for?
What does AI stand for?
What does AI stand for?
What does UL stand for?
What does UL stand for?
Which enzyme is produced by gastric glands and directly acts on protein?
Which enzyme is produced by gastric glands and directly acts on protein?
Which sphincter separates the stomach and small intestine?
Which sphincter separates the stomach and small intestine?
Which hormone stimulates the release of pancreatic juice and causes the gallbladder to release bile?
Which hormone stimulates the release of pancreatic juice and causes the gallbladder to release bile?
Which organ produces bile to help with digestion and absorption?
Which organ produces bile to help with digestion and absorption?
Which macronutrient is stored in the body and serves as a fuel source?
Which macronutrient is stored in the body and serves as a fuel source?
Which type of vitamins are vulnerable to destruction and can cause toxicity if consumed in excess?
Which type of vitamins are vulnerable to destruction and can cause toxicity if consumed in excess?
Which one of these is NOT a key principle of a healthy diet?
Which one of these is NOT a key principle of a healthy diet?
Which sphincter is located at the top of the esophagus?
Which sphincter is located at the top of the esophagus?
Which mineral is important for fluid retention, energy production, and bone/blood health?
Which mineral is important for fluid retention, energy production, and bone/blood health?
What are the functions of gastrointestinal bacteria?
What are the functions of gastrointestinal bacteria?
Which one of these is NOT a component of a healthful diet?
Which one of these is NOT a component of a healthful diet?
Which one of these is the primary physiological drive to eat?
Which one of these is the primary physiological drive to eat?
Which one of these is responsible for decreasing hunger and increasing satiety?
Which one of these is responsible for decreasing hunger and increasing satiety?
Which one of these is NOT a sensory cue that influences food choices?
Which one of these is NOT a sensory cue that influences food choices?
Which one of these is responsible for neutralizing gastric juices in the small intestine?
Which one of these is responsible for neutralizing gastric juices in the small intestine?
Which one of these breaks down proteins in the stomach?
Which one of these breaks down proteins in the stomach?
Which one of these is responsible for denaturing proteins in the stomach?
Which one of these is responsible for denaturing proteins in the stomach?
Which one of these is NOT a function of the hypothalamus in regulating hunger?
Which one of these is NOT a function of the hypothalamus in regulating hunger?
Which one of these is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B?
Which one of these is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B?
Which one of these is NOT a prompt to seek food?
Which one of these is NOT a prompt to seek food?
