Nutrition Process
In cellular respiration, nutrients combine with _____ to produce the energy that cells need.
oxygen
Which food contains healthy fats?
a) Avocado
b) French fries
c) Donuts
d) Chips
a) Avocado
Which accessory gland produces bile?
Liver
What food can make you cry when you cut it?
Onion - they release a gas that irritates your eyes.
What is the first thing you should always do before handling food?
a) Taste the food
b) Wash your hands
c) Put on gloves
d) Wipe the counter
b) Wash your hands
True or False: All nutrients are absorbed in the stomach.
False – Most are absorbed in the small intestine.
Name one healthy snack you can eat instead of chips or candy.
Examples: fruit, yogurt, nuts, or veggie sticks
Where does digestion begin?
a) Stomach
b) Mouth
c) Small intestine
d) Esophagus
b) Mouth
TRUE or FALSE: A tomato is a vegetable.
FALSE - a tomato is a fruit
TRUE or FALSE: It’s okay to reuse the same plate for cooked meat that held raw meat.
FALSE - bacteria from raw meat can contaminate cooked food.
What is the main purpose of the nutrition process?
a) To remove waste
b) To turn food into energy and nutrients for the body
c) To store food for later
d) To clean the digestive system
b) To turn food into energy and nutrients for the body
Which drink is healthiest according to the Harvard Plate?
Water
TRUE or FALSE: The liver and pancreas are accessory organs because food doesn’t pass through them.
True
What’s the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
This is the food label that contains letters or numbers that identify the product.
Batch Code
What are the systems involved in nutrition?
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Circulatory System
Urinary System
True or False: The Mediterranean diet encourages eating red meat every day.
False – Red meat is eaten only sometimes.
What happens to food in the small intestine?
Intestinal, bile, and pancreatic juices convert chyme into chyle.
In the 1800s, which fruit was so expensive that one could cost as much as thousands of dollars?
Pineapple
What is the difference between the use-by date and the best-before date?
The use-by date tells you the last day food is safe to eat, usually found on fresh items like milk or meat. Eating it after that date can be risky. The best-before date is about quality, not safety. It shows when food like pasta or biscuits will taste its best, but it’s often still okay to eat afterward if it looks and smells fine. In short: use-by = safety, best-before = quality.
How are the roles of the stomach and the small intestine different during digestion?
The stomach breaks food down using acid and enzymes into a semi-liquid form, while the small intestine continues chemical digestion and absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream.
Why does the Harvard Plate recommend whole grains instead of white rice or bread?
Whole grains have more fiber and nutrients, which keep you full longer and help digestion.
Name all the organs in the digestive tract
Mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
What is the most eaten carbohydrate in the world?
Rice
What should you do if you see mold on a slice of bread?
Throw away the whole loaf — mold can spread invisibly.