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Portage Learning Nutrition Module 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What type of fat is solid at room temperature?✔✔ Saturated fat
What vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the body?✔✔ Vitamin D
What is the term for the study of nutrients and how the body uses them?✔✔ Nutrition
What is the storage form of glucose in the liver and muscles?✔✔ Glycogen
What mineral is necessary for oxygen transport in red blood cells?✔✔ Iron
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What is the term for a substance in food that provides energy or helps build tissues?✔✔ Nutrient
What vitamin helps prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy?✔✔ Folate
What nutrient is most abundant in the human body?✔✔ Water
What is the process of breaking down food into absorbable components called?✔✔ Digestion
What organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?✔✔ Small intestine
What type of carbohydrate is found in whole grains and takes longer to digest?✔✔ Complex carbohydrate
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What is the term for a diet that includes a variety of different foods in appropriate amounts?✔✔ Balanced diet
What type of fat is considered heart-healthy and found in foods like olive oil and avocado?✔✔ Unsaturated fat
What is the energy content of 1 gram of carbohydrate?✔✔ 4 calories
What is the energy content of 1 gram of protein?✔✔ 4 calories
What is the energy content of 1 gram of fat?✔✔ 9 calories
What hormone helps regulate blood glucose levels after a meal?✔✔ Insulin
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