Which digestive organ is the last organ food passes through before reaching your stomach?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

pharynx
pharynx

epiglottis
epiglottis

esophagus
esophagus

mouth

Starches and sugars belong to which class of nutrients?
(1 point)
Responses

carbohydrates
carbohydrates

fats
fats

proteins
proteins

enzymes

A method for assessing your body size by taking your height and weight into account is the
(1 point)
Responses

body composition test.
body composition test.

body mass index (BMI).
body mass index (BMI).

peristalsis process.
peristalsis process.

calorie tally.

Your skin, lungs, and kidneys are all part of the ________, which removes wastes from the body.
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Responses

gallbladder
gallbladder

enzyme process
enzyme process

excretory system
excretory system

nervous system

All of the chemical reactions that occur inside your body’s cells to produce energy are called
(1 point)
Responses

peristalsis.
peristalsis.

metabolism.
metabolism.

excretion.
excretion.

binge eating.
binge eating.

The amount of energy in food is measured in
(1 point)
Responses

nutrients.
nutrients.

calories.
calories.

fiber.
fiber.

metabolism.

Balancing calories with activity level results in
(1 point)
Responses

weight gain.
weight gain.

maintaining weight.
maintaining weight.

weight loss.
weight loss.

an eating disorder.
The liver secretes _______, which aids in the digestion of fats.
(1 point)
Responses

enzymes
enzymes

proteins
proteins

urea
urea

bile

Which of the following play(s) a role in determining a person’s weight? (Select all that apply.)
(2 points)
Responses

heredity
heredity

activity level
activity level

body mass index (BMI)
body mass index (BMI)

body composition

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. Which digestive organ is the last organ food passes through before reaching your stomach?

   • esophagus

2. Starches and sugars belong to which class of nutrients?

   • carbohydrates

3. A method for assessing your body size by taking your height and weight into account is the:

   • body mass index (BMI)

4. Your skin, lungs, and kidneys are all part of the ________, which removes wastes from the body.

   • excretory system

5. All of the chemical reactions that occur inside your body’s cells to produce energy are called:

   • metabolism

6. The amount of energy in food is measured in:

   • calories

7. Balancing calories with activity level results in:

   • maintaining weight

8. The liver secretes _______, which aids in the digestion of fats.

   • bile

9. Which of the following play(s) a role in determining a person’s weight? (Select all that apply.)

   • heredity
   • activity level
   • body mass index (BMI)
   • body composition

Please let me know if you need further assistance!

Answer 2

The number of calories your body burns while you are resting is called
(1 point)
Responses

body mass index (BMI).
body mass index (BMI).

peristalsis.
peristalsis.

metabolism.
metabolism.

resting metabolic rate (RMR).

Fats supply over twice the number of calories as the same weight of carbohydrates and proteins.
(1 point)
Responses

true
true

false
false

Spinach

and other leafy green vegetables are nutrient-dense foods.
(1 point)
Responses

true
true

false

Most of the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream takes place in the large intestine.
(1 point)
Responses

true
true

false

Every person has the same calorie needs.
(1 point)
Responses

true
true

false
false

The MyPlate plan recommends having more protein than vegetables for each meal.
(1 point)
Responses

true
true

false

Answer 3

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. The number of calories your body burns while you are resting is called:

   • resting metabolic rate (RMR)

2. Fats supply over twice the number of calories as the same weight of carbohydrates and proteins:

   • true

3. Spinach and other leafy green vegetables are nutrient-dense foods:

   • true

4. Most of the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream takes place in the large intestine:

   • false (Most absorption takes place in the small intestine.)

5. Every person has the same calorie needs:

   • false

6. The MyPlate plan recommends having more protein than vegetables for each meal:

   • false (The MyPlate plan generally emphasizes a balanced approach, recommending a variety of food groups with a focus on vegetables.)

Let me know if you need further assistance!