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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






3. 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)






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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






17. Blood is __% water






18. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






19. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






24. 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.)






25. 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)






26. 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)






27. Blood is __% water






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






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






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. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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






46. DK






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






48. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






50. Calories per gram in fat