Question 1

Define the concept of functional foods and give examples of the most common ones. Explain how probiotic foods are related to functional foods.

Accepted Answer

Functional foods are foods that provide

Question 2

The gallbladder secretes bicarbonate into the small intestine to neutralize the acidity of chyme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Because the activity of probiotics in the GI tract is short-lived, they need to be consumed on a daily basis to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The "powerhouses" of the cell that produce energy from food molecules are the

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria. 
B)  ribosomes. 
C)  nuclei. 
D)  cytoplasm. 
A)  mitochondria. 
B)  ribosomes. 
C)  nuclei. 
D)  cytoplasm.

Question 5

Tight rings of muscles that control the movement of food through the organs of the gastrointestinal tract are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  villi. 
B)  microvilli. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  sphincters. 
A)  villi. 
B)  microvilli. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  sphincters.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  an erosion of the gastrointestinal tract caused by the overproduction of hydrochloric acid 
B)  an immune response resulting from the ingestion of an allergen 
C)  a hypersensitivity to wheat resulting in diarrhea and bloating 
D)  a bowel disorder that interferes with the colon; no definite cause is known 
A)  an erosion of the gastrointestinal tract caused by the overproduction of hydrochloric acid 
B)  an immune response resulting from the ingestion of an allergen 
C)  a hypersensitivity to wheat resulting in diarrhea and bloating 
D)  a bowel disorder that interferes with the colon; no definite cause is known

Question 7

Secreted from many glands of the body, hormones act as

Accepted Answer

A)  "powerhouses" of cells. 
B)  chemical messengers that trigger a physiological response. 
C)  absorptive features that increase the surface area of the small intestine. 
D)  fat emulsifiers. 
A)  "powerhouses" of cells. 
B)  chemical messengers that trigger a physiological response. 
C)  absorptive features that increase the surface area of the small intestine. 
D)  fat emulsifiers.

Question 8

The emerging field of nutrigenomics studies how nutrition and environment can affect gene function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Celiac disease is caused by a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  allergic reaction to gluten. 
B)  immune response to gluten. 
C)  sensitivity to proteins in dairy products. 
D)  intolerance to lactose. 
A)  allergic reaction to gluten. 
B)  immune response to gluten. 
C)  sensitivity to proteins in dairy products. 
D)  intolerance to lactose.

Question 10

Elimination is the bodily process in which

Accepted Answer

A)  undigested portions of food and waste are removed from the body. 
B)  the products of digestion are taken through the wall of the intestine. 
C)  food is chemically and physically broken down into component molecules. 
D)  probiotics are produced. 
A)  undigested portions of food and waste are removed from the body. 
B)  the products of digestion are taken through the wall of the intestine. 
C)  food is chemically and physically broken down into component molecules. 
D)  probiotics are produced.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a regulator of satiety in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  GI tract 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  hormones 
D)  kidneys 
A)  GI tract 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  hormones 
D)  kidneys

Question 12

What are probiotics and how are they involved in keeping us healthy?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts

Question 13

If a person has GERD, which of the following is probably malfunctioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  gallbladder 
B)  pancreas 
C)  epiglottis 
D)  gastroesophageal sphincter 
A)  gallbladder 
B)  pancreas 
C)  epiglottis 
D)  gastroesophageal sphincter

Question 14

What is the most important factor contributing to the prevalence of traveler's diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to allergens in unlabeled foods 
B)  effect of unfamiliar foods on the GI tract 
C)  overconsumption of canned beverages 
D)  untreated drinking water 
A)  exposure to allergens in unlabeled foods 
B)  effect of unfamiliar foods on the GI tract 
C)  overconsumption of canned beverages 
D)  untreated drinking water

Question 15

Which circulatory system carries most of the fats and fat-soluble nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular 
B)  mesenteric 
C)  lymphatic 
D)  enterohepatic 
A)  vascular 
B)  mesenteric 
C)  lymphatic 
D)  enterohepatic

Question 16

Currently, the only treatment for celiac disease is a diet free of wheat, barley, and rye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following are made up of a group of organs that perform an integrated function?

Accepted Answer

A)  molecules 
B)  tissues 
C)  systems 
D)  organelles 
A)  molecules 
B)  tissues 
C)  systems 
D)  organelles

Question 18

Which of the macronutrients is NOT broken down chemically in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  carbohydrate 
C)  fat 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  protein 
B)  carbohydrate 
C)  fat 
D)  vitamin C

Question 19

Diarrhea and dehydration are the most serious potential reactions when consuming an allergenic food product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Lipase enzymes are NOT produced in the

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth. 
B)  large intestine. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  small intestine. 
A)  mouth. 
B)  large intestine. 
C)  stomach. 
D)  small intestine.

Define the concept of functional foods and give examples of the most common ones. Explain how probiotic foods are related to functional foods.

The gallbladder secretes bicarbonate into the small intestine to neutralize the acidity of chyme.

Because the activity of probiotics in the GI tract is short-lived, they need to be consumed on a daily basis to be effective.

The "powerhouses" of the cell that produce energy from food molecules are the

Tight rings of muscles that control the movement of food through the organs of the gastrointestinal tract are known as

Which of the following statements best describes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Secreted from many glands of the body, hormones act as

The emerging field of nutrigenomics studies how nutrition and environment can affect gene function.

Celiac disease is caused by a(n)

Elimination is the bodily process in which

Which of the following is NOT a regulator of satiety in the body?

What are probiotics and how are they involved in keeping us healthy?

If a person has GERD, which of the following is probably malfunctioning?

What is the most important factor contributing to the prevalence of traveler's diarrhea?

Which circulatory system carries most of the fats and fat-soluble nutrients?

Currently, the only treatment for celiac disease is a diet free of wheat, barley, and rye.

Which of the following are made up of a group of organs that perform an integrated function?

Which of the macronutrients is NOT broken down chemically in the stomach?

Diarrhea and dehydration are the most serious potential reactions when consuming an allergenic food product.

Lipase enzymes are NOT produced in the

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Define the concept of functional foods and give examples of the most common ones. Explain how probiotic foods are related to functional foods.

The gallbladder secretes bicarbonate into the small intestine to neutralize the acidity of chyme.

Because the activity of probiotics in the GI tract is short-lived, they need to be consumed on a daily basis to be effective.

The "powerhouses" of the cell that produce energy from food molecules are the

Tight rings of muscles that control the movement of food through the organs of the gastrointestinal tract are known as

Which of the following statements best describes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Secreted from many glands of the body, hormones act as

The emerging field of nutrigenomics studies how nutrition and environment can affect gene function.

Celiac disease is caused by a(n)

Elimination is the bodily process in which

Which of the following is NOT a regulator of satiety in the body?

What are probiotics and how are they involved in keeping us healthy?

If a person has GERD, which of the following is probably malfunctioning?

What is the most important factor contributing to the prevalence of traveler's diarrhea?

Which circulatory system carries most of the fats and fat-soluble nutrients?

Currently, the only treatment for celiac disease is a diet free of wheat, barley, and rye.

Which of the following are made up of a group of organs that perform an integrated function?

Which of the macronutrients is NOT broken down chemically in the stomach?

Diarrhea and dehydration are the most serious potential reactions when consuming an allergenic food product.

Lipase enzymes are NOT produced in the

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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