Portage Learning, BIOD 121 Nutrition – Module 2 Problem Set
Question 1
pts
What are the six major parts of the GI tract as outlined by this module? mouth, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, large intestine and
rectum
Question 2
pts
This is added to food for intestinal health:
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Insoluble Fiber
Soluble Fiber
Functional Fiber (ans)
Be familiar with the digestive process for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, including the
location and mechanisms of the digestion process for each.
Be familiar with health issues related to carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Question 3
pts
This dissolves in the GI tract:
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Insoluble Fiber
Soluble Fiber Functional
Fiber
Question 4
pts
A burning sensation in the stomach or small intestine following a meal.
ulcer
Be familiar with the various forms of cholesterol and what role they play in your body.
Question 5
pts
Which of the following statements are NOT true concerning blood sugar regulation?
Hormones are responsible for control
Excess glucose is stored as glycogen
Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar levels
High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia
When blood sugar levels are low, insulin is released from the pancreas
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels
, Normal blood sugar levels are 70-100 mg/dl
Normal blood sugar levels are 55-130 mg/dl
Hormones are responsible for control
Insulin is secreted by the gallbladder
Question 6
pts
Match the following to the terms given below. You will not use all of the terms.Correct!
Delivers cholesterol to cells
LDL ou Answered Delivers the lipids to
the liver ChylomicronCorrect!
Have no double bonds
Saturated Fats u Answered
Triglycerides that carry the lipids from the liver to the cell
VLDL
Correct!
Made of three fatty acids and a glycerol molecule
Triglycerides
Be familiar with the various forms of a vegetarian diet including how to ensure proper protein
consumption while on a plant-based diet.
Question 7
pts
Bile is secreted in the small intestine for the digestion of:
Carbohydrates
Protein
Bacteria
Fats
Question 8
pts
Which of the following statements are NOT true about protein and the diet?
Most adults require 0.8 grams of protein per kg
Weightlifters require protein supplements to build muscle
Protein contains the nitrogen element
Protein yields 4 kcal/g of energy
A meal of beans and corn tortillas provides complete protein
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Plant proteins are high quality protein
Amino acids are the building blocks for protein
Animal proteins are incomplete proteins
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Question 9
pts
Which organ makes bile to be used for fat digestion in the small intestine?
Liver
Question 1
pts
What are the six major parts of the GI tract as outlined by this module? mouth, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, large intestine and
rectum
Question 2
pts
This is added to food for intestinal health:
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Insoluble Fiber
Soluble Fiber
Functional Fiber (ans)
Be familiar with the digestive process for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, including the
location and mechanisms of the digestion process for each.
Be familiar with health issues related to carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Question 3
pts
This dissolves in the GI tract:
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Insoluble Fiber
Soluble Fiber Functional
Fiber
Question 4
pts
A burning sensation in the stomach or small intestine following a meal.
ulcer
Be familiar with the various forms of cholesterol and what role they play in your body.
Question 5
pts
Which of the following statements are NOT true concerning blood sugar regulation?
Hormones are responsible for control
Excess glucose is stored as glycogen
Glucagon helps to lower blood sugar levels
High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia
When blood sugar levels are low, insulin is released from the pancreas
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels
, Normal blood sugar levels are 70-100 mg/dl
Normal blood sugar levels are 55-130 mg/dl
Hormones are responsible for control
Insulin is secreted by the gallbladder
Question 6
pts
Match the following to the terms given below. You will not use all of the terms.Correct!
Delivers cholesterol to cells
LDL ou Answered Delivers the lipids to
the liver ChylomicronCorrect!
Have no double bonds
Saturated Fats u Answered
Triglycerides that carry the lipids from the liver to the cell
VLDL
Correct!
Made of three fatty acids and a glycerol molecule
Triglycerides
Be familiar with the various forms of a vegetarian diet including how to ensure proper protein
consumption while on a plant-based diet.
Question 7
pts
Bile is secreted in the small intestine for the digestion of:
Carbohydrates
Protein
Bacteria
Fats
Question 8
pts
Which of the following statements are NOT true about protein and the diet?
Most adults require 0.8 grams of protein per kg
Weightlifters require protein supplements to build muscle
Protein contains the nitrogen element
Protein yields 4 kcal/g of energy
A meal of beans and corn tortillas provides complete protein
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Plant proteins are high quality protein
Amino acids are the building blocks for protein
Animal proteins are incomplete proteins
An essential amino acid can not be synthesized by the body
Question 9
pts
Which organ makes bile to be used for fat digestion in the small intestine?
Liver
