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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. 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)






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






3. 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.)






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






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






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. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






34. Takes water out of the body






35. 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






36. Calories per gram in carbs






37. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






38. 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)






39. DK






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






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






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






43. 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)






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






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






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






47. 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)






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






49. 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






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