Major Nutrients Review Test

Jake’s mouth starts watering right before he is about to eat an extra cheesy slice of pizza.  This is part of the first phase of the digestive process known as what?

• Ingestion

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Elimination

The large intestine is responsible for what"

• Absorbing nutrients

• Breaking down proteins

• Producing good bacteria

• Absorbing water and creating feces 

Absorption is considered what phase of the digestive system?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Last

Identify the correct order of the flow of the digestive process:

• Large intestine, small intestine, stomach, rectum, mouth

• Mouth, large intestine, small intestine, rectum, esophagus 

• Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

• Esophagus, large intestine, small intestine, rectum 

The starches and sugars found in foods are:

• Fats

• Protein

• Cholesterol

• Carbohydrates

Fiber is important because it:

• Can be used for energy

• Helps move waste products

• Is easily digested

• Is a good source of protein

Nutrients made from amino acids are called:

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Protein

• Micronutrients

An avocado is an example of which type of fat?

• Saturated

• Unsaturated

• Trans Fat

• High Risk Fat

The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of your body is:

• Water

• Bone

• Muscle

• Skin and Connective Tissue

Water soluble vitamins:

• Stored in fat

• Must be replenished regularly

• can build up to toxic levels

• Are made by the body