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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






5. Calories per gram in carbs






6. 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)






7. 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






8. DK






9. 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






10. 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)






11. 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






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






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






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






15. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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






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






30. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






34. 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






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






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






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






38. Takes water out of the body






39. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






42. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






47. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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