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






2. Helps build and renew hemoglobin to carry oxygen to cells - (meat poultry fish and dairy - dry beans and peas - SPINACH - dried fruits - enriched grains)






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






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






5. 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






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






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






8. Promote good health - regulate body processes - are part of blood - teeth - and bones - major minerals - electrolytes - trace minerals






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






10. 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.)






11. 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)






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






14. DK






15. Calories per gram in fat






16. Takes water out of the body






17. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






31. Helps protect the body from cell damage - Vitamins A - C - E - B - (fruits - vegetables - whole grain breads and cereals - nuts)






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






33. 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






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






35. 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)






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






37. Takes water out of the body






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






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






40. Blood is __% water






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






42. 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






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






44. Helps build and renew hemoglobin to carry oxygen to cells - (meat poultry fish and dairy - dry beans and peas - SPINACH - dried fruits - enriched grains)






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






46. 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






47. 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)






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






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






50. Body is ___% water