Portage Learning - BIOD 121

BIOD 121 Nutrition Exam 2

1)Specific parts of the GI tract include the mouth, esophagus,                    (A)          , small intestine,               (B)          and                (C)          . Other organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas aid in digestion but are not considered part of the GI tract.

2. Explain the cause and symptoms of heartburn.

3. Sphincters play an important role in the GI tract.

Name two sphincters discussed in the module and using your own words, briefly describe their functions.

4. Name the six parts of the GI tract.

5. Carbohydrates can be classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides and fiber. Match the following with the descriptions.

1. 1. Monosaccharides
   2. Disaccharides
   3. Insoluble Fiber
   4. Soluble Fiber
   5. Functional Fiber

1. 1. 1.                 Slows glucose absorption and lowers cholesterol
      2.                 Sucrose and lactose are examples
      3.                 The simplest form of carbohydrates

1. 1. 4.                 Promotes intestinal health and is not naturally occurring
      5.                 Improves passage through the large intestine

6. Which of the following is NOT True concerning blood sugar regulation?

7. What is the role of the pancreas in blood sugar regulation?

8. Name the food groups that lacto vegetarians will include in their diet and those that they avoid.

9. The biological value of a protein is different in                (A)                    vs plant sources.

              (B)                    sources are considered high quality or complete proteins. Plant sources are considered lower quality or                     (C)                           protein. When two or more plant proteins combine, the proteins are called complimentary proteins. A condition resulting from regularly consuming insufficient amounts of proteins and calories is called protein- calorie malnutrition.

10. Which of the following is NOT true concerning fats and lipids?

11. What is the function of low density lipoproteins?

12. Identify these initials: HDL. Is this considered good or bad cholesterol?