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Nutrients Basics

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






2. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






11. Body is ___% water






12. 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)






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






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






15. Calories per gram in carbs






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






17. 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






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






19. 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)






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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






26. 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






27. Blood is __% water






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






29. Calories per gram in fat






30. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






40. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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