HECO 1322 Exam 1 Review Questions with
Correct Answers
What is a function of Hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
Creates an optimal acidic level to digest food.
What mineral is added in the enrichment process of refined flours
Iron
What is a clinical trial
Clinical trial is medical research involving people
What are the GI organs and which one has the strongest muscles?
The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the
anus. The hollow organs that make up the GI tract are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. The liver, pancreas, and gallbladder are the solid
organs of the digestive system.
*the stomach is the strongest
What are the different kinds of research studies?
Epidemiological and Experimental
What is the primary storage form of carbohydrate in the body?
Glycogen
What is the benefit of substituting complex carbohydrates for pure sugars in a diet?
Higher Fiber
What are the functions of cholecystokinin?
, Inhibits GI Motility.
Stimulates pancreas to secrete Fluid.
stimulates gallbladder to release Bile.
What nutrients must be listed on a package label according to nutrition labeling laws?
Total energy, fiber, carbs, saturated fat, fat, etc
Why is vitamin B12 nutrition important in vegetarians?
B12 is from animal sources
Where does the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste materials take place?
Capillaries
According to the FDA, which diet-health messages require a disclaimer on food labels?
Health Claims
What is the name given to microorganisms in food that are viable when consumed and
beneficial to health?
Probiotics
What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?
Epiglottis
What is the term used to describe a nutrient needed by the body that must be supplied
by foods?
Essential Nutrients
In the healthy state, the lining of the small intestine has millions of villi, but in certain
diseases the intestine appears "shaved" What is the resulting outcome?
Correct Answers
What is a function of Hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
Creates an optimal acidic level to digest food.
What mineral is added in the enrichment process of refined flours
Iron
What is a clinical trial
Clinical trial is medical research involving people
What are the GI organs and which one has the strongest muscles?
The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the
anus. The hollow organs that make up the GI tract are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. The liver, pancreas, and gallbladder are the solid
organs of the digestive system.
*the stomach is the strongest
What are the different kinds of research studies?
Epidemiological and Experimental
What is the primary storage form of carbohydrate in the body?
Glycogen
What is the benefit of substituting complex carbohydrates for pure sugars in a diet?
Higher Fiber
What are the functions of cholecystokinin?
, Inhibits GI Motility.
Stimulates pancreas to secrete Fluid.
stimulates gallbladder to release Bile.
What nutrients must be listed on a package label according to nutrition labeling laws?
Total energy, fiber, carbs, saturated fat, fat, etc
Why is vitamin B12 nutrition important in vegetarians?
B12 is from animal sources
Where does the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste materials take place?
Capillaries
According to the FDA, which diet-health messages require a disclaimer on food labels?
Health Claims
What is the name given to microorganisms in food that are viable when consumed and
beneficial to health?
Probiotics
What structure prevents food from entering the trachea when you swallow?
Epiglottis
What is the term used to describe a nutrient needed by the body that must be supplied
by foods?
Essential Nutrients
In the healthy state, the lining of the small intestine has millions of villi, but in certain
diseases the intestine appears "shaved" What is the resulting outcome?
