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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Helps blood clot - (SPINACH - wheat bran - wheat germ - some fruits - egg yolks - liver)






2. Solid at room temp - animal sources - (butter - fats in meat - poultry and dairy)






3. Major minerals that work together to maintain fluid balance - potassium - sodium - chloride






4. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






5. Starches and dietary fiber (whole wheat grain products - rice - squash - potatoes - corn - dry beans - peas - lentils)






6. Responsible for body's use of energy (saltwater fish - iodized salt)






7. Takes water out of the body






8. Vitamin B - energy metabolism - maintenence of skin - mucous membranes - and nervous system structures






9. Build body tissue - regulate body processes - help other nutrients do their jobs - body cannot make energy without vitamins






10. Helps digestive track work properly may protect body from heart disease and cancer






11. Helps build strong bones and teeth - enhances calcium absorption - (fortified milk - egg yolk - salmon - mackerel - liver - produced from sunlight)






12. Needed in large amounts - calcium - phosphorus - magnesium






13. Builds and renews bones and teeth - helps nerves and muscles work properly - (whole grain products - SPINACH - dry beans - peas - nuts and seeds)






14. Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






15. Vitamin B - metabolism of fats - carbs - and proteins






16. Dissolves in water thickens stomach contents (oat products - beans - ect.)






17. Blood is __% water






18. Mono or disaccharides (apple - twinkie - milk - ect)






19. Has all 9 essential amino acids - almost all animal sources - (meat poultry - eggs - and dairy products)






20. Helps heart to work properly (whole grain bread - vegetables - meat - organ meats - fish - shellfish)






21. Needed in small amounts - Iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium






22. Promotes growth - promotes health skin & hair - helps eyes adjust to darkness - helps body resist infection - (dairy products - SPINACH - carrots - pumpkin - winter squash cantaloupe peaches - ect.)






23. Helps build strong bones and teeth - enhances calcium absorption - (fortified milk - egg yolk - salmon - mackerel - liver - produced from sunlight)






24. Not fat - high level increases risk for heart problems - body produces some and gets some from diet - found only in animal sources - (meat - poultry - fish - egg yolks - dairy products) - high blood cholesterol is bad - to lower it eat low in saturat






25. Starches and dietary fiber (whole wheat grain products - rice - squash - potatoes - corn - dry beans - peas - lentils)






26. DK






27. Mono or disaccharides (apple - twinkie - milk - ect)






28. Helps digestive track work properly may protect body from heart disease and cancer






29. Vitamin B - amino acid metablosim - new cell synthesis - prevents birth defects






30. Liquid at room temp - plant sources - (vegetable oils - nuts - olives - avacadoes)






31. About 20 - 9 essential (one's your body cannot make)






32. We lose ___ quarts of water every day - need to drink 2 quarts (8 cups) of fluid each day






33. Not fat - high level increases risk for heart problems - body produces some and gets some from diet - found only in animal sources - (meat - poultry - fish - egg yolks - dairy products) - high blood cholesterol is bad - to lower it eat low in saturat






34. CB - dissolve in water - not stored in body so excess is excreted in urine - too much is bad because kidneys work too hard to remove them






35. About 20 - 9 essential (one's your body cannot make)






36. Solid at room temp - animal sources - (butter - fats in meat - poultry and dairy)






37. Help maintain the bodys balance of fluid - help with muscle and nerve action - Sodium and Chloride (salt) - Potassium (bananas - grapefruit - vegetables - meat - poultry - fish - dry beans - peas - dairy product)






38. Broken down into glucose and stored






39. Calories per gram in fat






40. Calories per gram in carbs






41. Gives meals texture and flavor - slows down digestive system which makes you feel fuller longer






42. Helps in energy production - builds and renews bones and teeth - (milk - yogurt - cheese - meat - poultry - fish - egg yolks - whole grain bread and cereals)






43. Helps heal wounds and form blood - helps in growth and maintenance of body tissues - (meat - liver - poultry - fish - dairy products - dry beans - peas - whole grain bread - eggs)






44. We lose ___ quarts of water every day - need to drink 2 quarts (8 cups) of fluid each day






45. Absorbic acids - increases resistance to infection - maintains healthy teeth and gums - helps wounds heal - keeps blood vessels healthy - (citrus fruits - cantaloupes - green peppers - strawberries - kiwi - mangoes - potatoes - broccoli - cabbage)






46. Vitamin B - amino acid metablosim - new cell synthesis - prevents birth defects






47. Vitamin B - synthesis of fat - glycogen - and amino acids






48. Protects other nutrients from damage - helps form red blood cells & muscles - (vegetable oils - whole grain bread and cereal - SPINACH - dry beans and peas - nuts and seeds)






49. Vital nutrient 1. carries nutrients in body 2. eliminates waste 3. regulates body temp






50. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen