Question 1

Describe how the amount and type of food we eat can affect hunger and satiation.

Accepted Answer

Foods containing protein have the highes

Question 2

The term used to describes the process in which foods are broken down into their component molecules is

Accepted Answer

A)  digestion. 
B)  absorption. 
C)  elimination. 
D)  segmentation. 
A)  digestion. 
B)  absorption. 
C)  elimination. 
D)  segmentation.

Question 3

What is the difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?

Accepted Answer

In Crohn's disease, the last part of the

Question 4

Bile is made in the liver and stored in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  gallbladder. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  small intestine. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  gallbladder. 
C)  pancreas. 
D)  small intestine.

Question 5

Sodium bicarbonate is secreted by the pancreas and functions to

Accepted Answer

A)  activate enzymes that begin protein digestion. 
B)  neutralize stomach acid. 
C)  regulate digestive activity and increase peristalsis. 
D)  emulsify fat. 
A)  activate enzymes that begin protein digestion. 
B)  neutralize stomach acid. 
C)  regulate digestive activity and increase peristalsis. 
D)  emulsify fat.

Question 6

Most dietary fibre is absorbed in the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Assuming the calories and relative sizes are similar, which of the following snacks will have the highest satiety value?

Accepted Answer

A)  slice of whole-grain bread 
B)  glass of skim milk 
C)  glass of orange juice 
D)  piece of cheese 
A)  slice of whole-grain bread 
B)  glass of skim milk 
C)  glass of orange juice 
D)  piece of cheese

Question 8

What is the cephalic phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  earliest phase of digestion when the brain prepares the body in anticipation of food 
B)  phase when the semi-digested food leaves the stomach and slowly enters the small intestine 
C)  phase when the majority of absorption occurs, primarily occurring in the small intestine 
D)  final phase of digestion when the large intestine and rectum prepare the undigested components of food for elimination 
A)  earliest phase of digestion when the brain prepares the body in anticipation of food 
B)  phase when the semi-digested food leaves the stomach and slowly enters the small intestine 
C)  phase when the majority of absorption occurs, primarily occurring in the small intestine 
D)  final phase of digestion when the large intestine and rectum prepare the undigested components of food for elimination

Question 9

A body of evidence strongly suggests that colon cleansing using a colonic is necessary for good health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Bile, the greenish fluid that emulsifies dietary fat, is made in your gallbladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Typically, ingested food remains in the stomach for 2 to 4 hours before traveling to the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Once food is swallowed, what is the tiny flap of tissue that keeps food from entering the trachea called?

Accepted Answer

A)  pyloric valve 
B)  esophagus 
C)  epiglottis 
D)  upper esophageal sphincter 
A)  pyloric valve 
B)  esophagus 
C)  epiglottis 
D)  upper esophageal sphincter

Question 13

Why are people who abuse alcohol at risk for damaging their liver?

Accepted Answer

People who abuse alcohol are at risk for

Question 14

Where in your body does the majority of the digestion and absorption of food occur?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following foods or beverages is considered safe to consume when traveling to high-risk foreign destinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  ice made from tap water 
B)  coffee and tea 
C)  salads and lettuce 
D)  refrigerated shellfish 
A)  ice made from tap water 
B)  coffee and tea 
C)  salads and lettuce 
D)  refrigerated shellfish

Question 16

Which organ is responsible for manufacturing and secreting digestive enzymes and bicarbonate?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  stomach 
C)  pancreas 
D)  gallbladder 
A)  liver 
B)  stomach 
C)  pancreas 
D)  gallbladder

Question 17

The enzyme pancreatic amylase continues the digestion of

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  protein. 
C)  fat. 
D)  vitamins. 
A)  carbohydrate. 
B)  protein. 
C)  fat. 
D)  vitamins.

Question 18

Tiny units of matter that cannot be broken down by natural means are called cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The human body is organized into the following structural levels (smallest to largest)

Accepted Answer

A)  molecules, atoms, organs, systems, tissues, cells. 
B)  atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, systems. 
C)  organs, tissues, molecules, systems, atoms. 
D)  atoms, cells, systems, tissues, molecules, organs. 
A)  molecules, atoms, organs, systems, tissues, cells. 
B)  atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, systems. 
C)  organs, tissues, molecules, systems, atoms. 
D)  atoms, cells, systems, tissues, molecules, organs.

Question 20

Define GERD and list and describe 3 factors that may contribute to GERD and 3 ways to reduce the symptoms of GERD.

Accepted Answer

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) i

Exam 3: The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Describe how the amount and type of food we eat can affect hunger and satiation.

The term used to describes the process in which foods are broken down into their component molecules is

What is the difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease?

Bile is made in the liver and stored in the

Sodium bicarbonate is secreted by the pancreas and functions to

Most dietary fibre is absorbed in the small intestine.

Assuming the calories and relative sizes are similar, which of the following snacks will have the highest satiety value?

What is the cephalic phase?

A body of evidence strongly suggests that colon cleansing using a colonic is necessary for good health.

Bile, the greenish fluid that emulsifies dietary fat, is made in your gallbladder.

Typically, ingested food remains in the stomach for 2 to 4 hours before traveling to the small intestine.

Once food is swallowed, what is the tiny flap of tissue that keeps food from entering the trachea called?

Why are people who abuse alcohol at risk for damaging their liver?

Where in your body does the majority of the digestion and absorption of food occur?

Which of the following foods or beverages is considered safe to consume when traveling to high-risk foreign destinations?

Which organ is responsible for manufacturing and secreting digestive enzymes and bicarbonate?

The enzyme pancreatic amylase continues the digestion of

Tiny units of matter that cannot be broken down by natural means are called cells.

The human body is organized into the following structural levels (smallest to largest)

Define GERD and list and describe 3 factors that may contribute to GERD and 3 ways to reduce the symptoms of GERD.

The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Designing a Healthful Diet

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism and Blood Health

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety and Technology: Impact on Consumers

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

alcohol

cancer

cardiovascular Disease

diabetes

dietary Supplements: Necessity or Waste

disordered Eating

disorders Related to Specific Foods

the Fetal Environment: a Lasting Impression

fluid Imbalance

global Nutrition

obesity

osteoporosis

phytochemicals

searching for the Fountain of Youth

vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

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