Week 8 Quiz

Question 1

Nutrients are primarily absorbed in the

mouth
stomach
small intestines
large intestines

Answer 1

small intestines

Question 2

Proteins are comprised of _____ amino acids, and _____ of them are essential.

20; 9
11; 10
20; 10
30; 9

Answer 2

20; 9

Question 3

How many 8-ounce (237-milliliter) glasses of water per day would you recommend for a male who weighs 180 pounds (82 kilograms)? (Round to the nearest whole number.)

8
9
10
11
12

Answer 3

11

Question 4

The three primary types of carbohydrate include all of the following except

sugar
simple carbohydrate
complex carbohydrate
fiber

Answer 4

sugar

Question 5

Vegetarians limit their diets to

fruits and vegetables, nuts, and grains
animal products such as honey
dairy products
fish

Answer 5

fruits and vegetables, nuts, and grains

Question 6

MyPlate groups food into five food categories that include all of the following except

carbohydrates
protein
dairy
fruits

Answer 6

carbohydrates

Question 7

Fat-soluble vitamins include all of the following except

vitamin B12
vitamin E
vitamin D
vitamin A

Answer 7

vitamin B12

Question 8

What is the definition of nutrition?

the science of how food affects the body
the correct balance of all of the food groups
the concept of eating food groups in the correct proportions
the social, economic, cultural, and psychological aspects of eating

Answer 8

the science of how food affects the body

Question 9

All of the following are nonenergy nutrients except

vitamins
minerals
protein
water

Answer 9

protein

Question 10

Scientific studies consistently show that individuals living in developed countries overreport food allergies.

True or False.

Answer 10

True