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






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






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






4. Blood is __% water






5. Vitamin B - converstion of fats - carbs - and protein into energy






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






7. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






10. Takes water out of the body






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






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






13. Calories per gram in fat






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






15. 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






16. Builds and renews bones and teeth - regulates heartbeat - muscles - and nerves - (milk - yogurt - cheese - SPINACH - canned fish w/ edible bones - dry beans - calcium fortified)






17. Builds and renews bones and teeth - regulates heartbeat - muscles - and nerves - (milk - yogurt - cheese - SPINACH - canned fish w/ edible bones - dry beans - calcium fortified)






18. 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)






19. Blood is __% water






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






21. 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)






22. Body is ___% water






23. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






30. 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)






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






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






33. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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. 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






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






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






39. 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.)






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






41. 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)






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






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






44. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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. 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.)






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






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






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






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