Take this quiz to examine how much you already know about nutrients and you. If you cannot answer a question, pay extra attention to that topic as you study this chapter.

  1. Over time, inadequate amounts of any one of the six essential nutrients increases risk of health problems.

  2. You must eat balanced amounts of a variety of foods to obtain all the elements needed for wellness.

  3. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins provide the body with energy.

  4. A coordinated effort by each part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is necessary to digest food.

  5. Nutrient absorption and metabolism must occur for energy to be produced.

  6. Level of physical activity has no effect on how the GI tract functions.

  7. If an individual has a food intolerance, he or she will experience symptoms similar to an allergic response.

  8. Indigestion, heartburn, and gallstones are examples of digestive disorders.