In which digestive system organ does nearly all nutrient absorption occur?

(A) stomach

(B) small intestine

(C) large intestine

(D) pancreas

The eating pattern that best provides nutrients
a. singles out a rich source for each nutrient and focuses on these foods.
b. includes a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods.
c. is a Western eating style that includes abundant meats and fats.
d. singles out rich sources of certain phytochemicals and focuses on these foods.

If you were to jog 1 km a few hours after lunch, which stored fuel would you probably tap?

(A) muscle proteins

(B) muscle and liver glycogen

(C) fat in the liver

(D) fat in adipose tissue

For findings of scientific research to be accepted the findings must be ____.

A. repeatable/reproducible $\\$ B. involve a large enough sample size to be significant$

$$C. made following the recognized scientific method$$

$$D. conducted in an objective fashion$$

$ E. all of the above

What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range for carbohydrates?

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat is ____________ of energy intake.

A. 20-35%

B. 10-15%

C. 15-25%

D. less than 20%

Why are vitamins and minerals called micronutrients?

Which of the items below does a healthy eating pattern limit?

a. A variety of protein foods, lean meats
b. Sodium to less than 2300 milligrams per day
c. A variety of vegetables
d. Fat-free or low-fat dairy including milk, yogurt
e. Fruits, especially whole fruits

What protects the stomach wall from the acidity of the gastric juice?

What occurs when disease-causing pathogenic bacteria or viruses enter the body?

What result from Griffith's experiment suggested that the cause of pneumonia was not a chemical poison released by the disease-causing bacteria?

Choking occurs when food slips into the ________ and completely blocks passageways.

a.diaphragm

b.esophagus

c.trachea

d.pharynx

e.larynx

One way to encourage adults to select healthy meals includes:

A. Limiting the amount of fluids consumed

B. For those with dental problems, encouraging consumption of softer, more moist foods

C. Providing a multivitamin

D. Only providing fresh fruits and vegetables

Which of the following is not an action that could help meet the ideals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
a. increase intakes of vegetables
b. increase intakes of nutrient-dense foods
c. reduce intakes of artificial ingredients
d. increase intakes of whole grains