Question

The group of organs that work together to break down food into substances your body can use is the

a) Body mass index.
b) Excretory system.
c) Peristalsis process.
d) Digestive system.

Answer 1

Will give fan and medal!

Answer 2

D. Digestive system.

Answer 3

Thank you, could you help me on some more?

Answer 4

Depends on the question, so I can try. :-)

Answer 5

Starches and sugars belong to which class of nutrients?

carbohydrates
fats
proteins
enzymes

Answer 6

Carbohydrates

Answer 7

Thank you.

Answer 8

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

body composition test.
body mass index (BMI).
peristalsis process.
calorie tally.

Answer 9

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Answer 10

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

gallbladder
enzyme process
excretory system
nervous system

Answer 11

Excretory system

Answer 12

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

peristalsis.
metabolism.
excretion.
binge eating.

Answer 13

Metabolism

Answer 14

The amount of energy in food is measured in

BMI.
calories.
pounds.
BMR.

Answer 15

Calories

Answer 16

Balancing calories with activity level results in

weight gain.
maintaining weight.
weight loss.
an eating disorder.

Answer 17

calories

Answer 18

Maintaining weight.

Answer 19

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

enzymes
proteins
urea
bile

Answer 20

Bile

Answer 21

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

body mass index (BMI).
peristalsis.
metabolism.
basal metabolic rate (BMR)

Answer 22

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Answer 23

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

true
false

Answer 24

I'm not sure. I would assume "true", but don't hold that against me. :-)

Answer 25

false

Answer 26

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

true
false

Answer 27

true

Answer 28

Only females get eating disorders.

true
false

I think this one is false

Answer 29

False. I am male, and I have an eating disorder.

Answer 30

Oh sorry @gigas

Answer 31

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

Answer 32

Okay, thats it. Thank you! I will give you and @gigas two medals :)

Answer 33

95% of absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine.

Answer 34

@I_Need_Help_With_Home You last question would be False. Once it enters the Large Intestines, it is basically just waste.

Answer 35

Thank you @gigas

Answer 36

oh i am sorry i just read large as small intestine

Answer 37

@gigas is right

Answer 38

Thank you I jjust made a 94.1% on my work :)