NTR 213 Exam 1 Ch 1-3 Complete Latest
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correct/verified Answers
Nutrient - ANSWER-a substance in food that provides energy and structure to the body and regulates
body processes
Calorie - ANSWER-A unit of measure used to express the amount of energy provided by food
Nutrient Density - ANSWER-A measure of the nutrients provided by a food relative to its calorie content
-more nutrients per calorie
Variety - ANSWER-
Balance - ANSWER-
Moderation - ANSWER-
Phytochemicals - ANSWER-A substance found in plant foods that is not an essential nutrient but may
have health-promoting properties.
-fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
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Organs of the GI Tract
Mouth - ANSWER-Chews food and mixes it with saliva
Pharynx - ANSWER-Swallows chewed food mixed with saliva
Esophagus - ANSWER-Moves food to the stomach
Stomach - ANSWER-Churns and mixes food; secretes acid and a protein-digesting enzyme
Small Intestine - ANSWER-Completes digestion; absorbs nutrients into blood and lymph, and into the
rest of the body
Large Intestine - ANSWER-Absorbs water and vitamins and minerals; home to intestinal bacteria; passes
waste material
-Colon
-Rectum
Colon and Rectum - ANSWER-Part of the Large Intestine
Anus - ANSWER-Opens to allow waste to leave the body
Accessory Organs:
Salivary Glands - ANSWER-Produce saliva, which contains a starch-digesting enzyme
Liver - ANSWER-Makes bile, which aids in digestion and absorption of fat
Pancreas - ANSWER-Releases bicarbonate to neutralize intestinal contents; produces enzymes that digest
carbohydrate, protein, and fat
Gallbladder - ANSWER-Stores bile and releases it into the small intestine when needed
Digestion - ANSWER-the process by which food is broken down into components small enough to be
absorbed by the body
Actual set with Questions and
correct/verified Answers
Nutrient - ANSWER-a substance in food that provides energy and structure to the body and regulates
body processes
Calorie - ANSWER-A unit of measure used to express the amount of energy provided by food
Nutrient Density - ANSWER-A measure of the nutrients provided by a food relative to its calorie content
-more nutrients per calorie
Variety - ANSWER-
Balance - ANSWER-
Moderation - ANSWER-
Phytochemicals - ANSWER-A substance found in plant foods that is not an essential nutrient but may
have health-promoting properties.
-fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
-
Organs of the GI Tract
Mouth - ANSWER-Chews food and mixes it with saliva
Pharynx - ANSWER-Swallows chewed food mixed with saliva
Esophagus - ANSWER-Moves food to the stomach
Stomach - ANSWER-Churns and mixes food; secretes acid and a protein-digesting enzyme
Small Intestine - ANSWER-Completes digestion; absorbs nutrients into blood and lymph, and into the
rest of the body
Large Intestine - ANSWER-Absorbs water and vitamins and minerals; home to intestinal bacteria; passes
waste material
-Colon
-Rectum
Colon and Rectum - ANSWER-Part of the Large Intestine
Anus - ANSWER-Opens to allow waste to leave the body
Accessory Organs:
Salivary Glands - ANSWER-Produce saliva, which contains a starch-digesting enzyme
Liver - ANSWER-Makes bile, which aids in digestion and absorption of fat
Pancreas - ANSWER-Releases bicarbonate to neutralize intestinal contents; produces enzymes that digest
carbohydrate, protein, and fat
Gallbladder - ANSWER-Stores bile and releases it into the small intestine when needed
Digestion - ANSWER-the process by which food is broken down into components small enough to be
absorbed by the body
