BIOD 121 - Module 1 Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
What is nutrition? - Correct answer-The science that links food to health and
disease
What is the difference between food and nutrients? - Correct answer-Food provides
energy as calories, and nutrients are the substances in food that provide material to
maintain body
Nutrition includes which terms? - Correct answer-Ingestion, digestion, absorption,
and excretion
What is the difference between hunger and appetite? - Correct answer-Hunger is an
internal drive associated with negative sensation, while appetite is an external drive
that causes a positive sensation
What is the feeding/satiety center? - Correct answer-Hypothalamus
What are the dimensions of health? - Correct answer-Physical, intellectual,
emotional, social, and spiritual
What is physical health? - Correct answer-The ability to perform daily functions
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, What is emotional health? - Correct answer-The ability to express/suppress
emotions
What are the two main reasons for food choices? - Correct answer-Taste and
texture
What is the main site for digestion/absorption of nutrients? - Correct answer-GI
tract
The GI tract consists of ... - Correct answer-The mouth, esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus
What signaling molecules increase hunger? - Correct answer-Ghrelin, endorphins,
and neuropeptide-Y
What signaling molecules decrease hunger? - Correct answer-Leptin, serotonin,
and cholecystokinin (CCK)
What is found with leptin in obese individuals? - Correct answer-It is expressed in
higher quantities, indicating a leptin insensitivity
What external forces influence eating habits? - Correct answer-Sensory, cognitive,
environmental, and health status
What are the sensory forces of eating habits? - Correct answer-Flavor (taste),
texture, appearance, moisture, and temperature
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Questions and Answers
What is nutrition? - Correct answer-The science that links food to health and
disease
What is the difference between food and nutrients? - Correct answer-Food provides
energy as calories, and nutrients are the substances in food that provide material to
maintain body
Nutrition includes which terms? - Correct answer-Ingestion, digestion, absorption,
and excretion
What is the difference between hunger and appetite? - Correct answer-Hunger is an
internal drive associated with negative sensation, while appetite is an external drive
that causes a positive sensation
What is the feeding/satiety center? - Correct answer-Hypothalamus
What are the dimensions of health? - Correct answer-Physical, intellectual,
emotional, social, and spiritual
What is physical health? - Correct answer-The ability to perform daily functions
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, What is emotional health? - Correct answer-The ability to express/suppress
emotions
What are the two main reasons for food choices? - Correct answer-Taste and
texture
What is the main site for digestion/absorption of nutrients? - Correct answer-GI
tract
The GI tract consists of ... - Correct answer-The mouth, esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus
What signaling molecules increase hunger? - Correct answer-Ghrelin, endorphins,
and neuropeptide-Y
What signaling molecules decrease hunger? - Correct answer-Leptin, serotonin,
and cholecystokinin (CCK)
What is found with leptin in obese individuals? - Correct answer-It is expressed in
higher quantities, indicating a leptin insensitivity
What external forces influence eating habits? - Correct answer-Sensory, cognitive,
environmental, and health status
What are the sensory forces of eating habits? - Correct answer-Flavor (taste),
texture, appearance, moisture, and temperature
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