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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. 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.)






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






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






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






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






6. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






8. Takes water out of the body






9. Broken down into glucose and stored






10. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






15. DK






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






17. 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)






18. 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






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






20. 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






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






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






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






24. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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)






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






34. 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)






35. DK






36. Takes water out of the body






37. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






40. 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)






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






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






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






44. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






49. Calories per gram in carbs






50. Body is ___% water