BIOD 121 Module 1 Exam
1. Name the region of the brain that plays a role in whether we feel hungry or full. What about blo
The hypothalamus is the region of the brain that plays a role in whether we feel hungry or full. Ho
eat.
Answer Key
Name the region of the brain that plays a role in whether we feel hungry or full.
What about blood
can trigger this region to make us want to eat?
The Hypothalmus. A drop in nutrients in blood stimulates the feeding center in the
hypothalamus
which signals us to eat.
2. Sensory, Environmental, Health Status and Cognitive are examples of psychological
external forces that influence our eating habits .
Answer Key
Sensory, Environmental, Health Status and Cognitive are examples of
external
forces that influence our eating habits or food choices
3. Hunger is the internal drive to find and eat food. It is often experienced as a
negative
sensation. Appetite is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food.
, BIOD 121-Essentials in Nutrition-Portage Learning
Answer Key
Hunger
Carbohydrates are considered both
bis- the
macronutrients and
internal drive to organic
find and eat food. It is often experienced as a negative
Micronutrients
sensation. and Organic
Macronutrients and Organic
Appetite
Micronutrients and Inorganic
Macronutrients and Inorganic
is the external drive that encourages us to find and eat food. Related to pleasant
What is the definition of nutrient?
Chemicals found in food that our body uses for growth and development, maintenance of tissues, c
Answer Key
Carbohydrates are considered both
B
Micronutrients and Organic
Macronutrients and Organic
Micronutrients and Inorganic
Macronutrients and Inorganic
What is the definition of nutrient?
nutrients are a mixture of chemicals in food that the body can use to obtain energy, synthesize tis
or regulate function
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