TEST BANK Nutrition_ A Functional Approach (4TH Ed) by Janice Thompson.pdf

TEST BANK Nutrition: A
Functional Approach (4TH Ed)
by Janice Thompson
🥗 NUTRITION TEST BANK
Questions (Ch. 1–5: Basics, Digestion, Carbs, Fats,
Proteins)


1. Nutrition is the study of:

A. Exercise​
B. Food & nutrients​
C. Disease​
D. Drugs

✅ Answer: B

2. Essential nutrients are:

A. Made by body​
B. Must be obtained from diet​
C. Optional​
D. Stored only

✅ Answer: B

3. The six classes of nutrients include:

,A. Carbs​
B. Proteins​
C. Fats​
D. All

✅ Answer: D

4. Macronutrients include:

A. Vitamins​
B. Minerals​
C. Carbs, proteins, fats​
D. Water only

✅ Answer: C

5. Energy is measured in:

A. Grams​
B. Calories​
C. Liters​
D. Units

✅ Answer: B

🍽️ Digestion & Absorption
6. Digestion begins in:

A. Stomach​
B. Mouth​
C. Small intestine​
D. Liver

✅ Answer: B

, 7. Saliva contains:

A. Lipase​
B. Amylase​
C. Protease​
D. Insulin

✅ Answer: B

8. Most nutrient absorption occurs in:

A. Stomach​
B. Small intestine​
C. Large intestine​
D. Liver

✅ Answer: B

9. The large intestine absorbs:

A. Protein​
B. Fat​
C. Water​
D. Vitamins only

✅ Answer: C

10. Peristalsis is:

A. Digestion​
B. Movement of food​
C. Absorption​
D. Secretion

✅ Answer: B

🍞 Carbohydrates