SCI 220 WEEK 1 QUIZ | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Which of the following nutrients are not directly related to energy production in the
human body? - answer- Vitamins
In the United States, how frequently are the dietary guidelines issued by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) updated? - answer- Every 5 years
Which of the following events contributes to energy expenditure? - answer- All of the
above
The hormones involved in the hormonal signaling system of satiety are secreted by all
but which of the following? - answer- Kidneys
In which state are leptin levels low? - answer- Starvation
Which of the following enzyme is not found in pancreatic juice? - answer- pepsin
Energy stored in a nutrient is measured by which of the following? - answer- Kilocalorie
Which of the following nutrients provide the body with more stored energy than
carbohydrates? - answer- Lipids
Deficiency in which of the following macronutrients will result in quick death? - answer-
Water
Which micronutrients are important components of bones and teeth? - answer- Calcium
and phosphorous
The sense of hunger and thirst are controlled by which gland in the brain? - answer-
Hypothalamus
What is the clinical name of the long, winding muscular tube of the digestive tract? -
answer- Alimentary canal
Food in the mouth is broken down by what means? - answer- Both mechanical and
chemical means
AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Which of the following nutrients are not directly related to energy production in the
human body? - answer- Vitamins
In the United States, how frequently are the dietary guidelines issued by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) updated? - answer- Every 5 years
Which of the following events contributes to energy expenditure? - answer- All of the
above
The hormones involved in the hormonal signaling system of satiety are secreted by all
but which of the following? - answer- Kidneys
In which state are leptin levels low? - answer- Starvation
Which of the following enzyme is not found in pancreatic juice? - answer- pepsin
Energy stored in a nutrient is measured by which of the following? - answer- Kilocalorie
Which of the following nutrients provide the body with more stored energy than
carbohydrates? - answer- Lipids
Deficiency in which of the following macronutrients will result in quick death? - answer-
Water
Which micronutrients are important components of bones and teeth? - answer- Calcium
and phosphorous
The sense of hunger and thirst are controlled by which gland in the brain? - answer-
Hypothalamus
What is the clinical name of the long, winding muscular tube of the digestive tract? -
answer- Alimentary canal
Food in the mouth is broken down by what means? - answer- Both mechanical and
chemical means
