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Nutrients Basics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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 build and renew hemoglobin to carry oxygen to cells - (meat poultry fish and dairy - dry beans and peas - SPINACH - dried fruits - enriched grains)






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






3. 4 calories per gram - helps body grow - repair itself - and fight disease - too much _____ is stored as fat - (meat poultry - eggs - and dairy products) - (dry beans - peas - nuts - grains)






4. 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)






5. Vitamin B - conversion of carbs into energy - maintenance of appetite and nervous system function






6. Calories per gram in fat






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






8. 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)






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






10. Helps prevent tooth decay by strengthening teeth (some added to water - toothpaste)






11. DK






12. Dont has all essential amino acids - (rice & beans - peanut butter & jelly sandwich)






13. Biotin - folate - niacin - pantothenic acid - riboflavin - thaimin - Vitamin B-6 - Vitamin B-12 (encriches and whole grain breads and cereals - dairy products - eggs - fruits and vegetables - lean pork - meat - poultry and fish - dry beans - peas - n






14. ADEK - dissolve in fat - are stored in fat and liver - too much is toxic






15. 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.)






16. Takes water out of the body






17. Helps blood clot - (SPINACH - wheat bran - wheat germ - some fruits - egg yolks - liver)






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






19. 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)






20. Calories per gram in carbs






21. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






25. ADEK - dissolve in fat - are stored in fat and liver - too much is toxic






26. Body is ___% water






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






28. Doesn't break down absorbs water and becomes bulky --> regular bowel movements (whole wheat grain products - vegetable / fruit skins)






29. Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen to body - without it you get anemia (makes you feel tired and weak) - females need more iron because of reproduction






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. 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)






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






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






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






39. 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






40. 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






41. 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






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






43. Supplies energy - promotes healthy skin and normal growth - carries fat soluble vitamins - cushions organs






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






45. Helps blood clot - (SPINACH - wheat bran - wheat germ - some fruits - egg yolks - liver)






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






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






48. Takes water out of the body






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






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