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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. 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






2. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






3. 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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






5. Takes water out of the body






6. 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)






7. 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)






8. Body is ___% water






9. 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






10. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






15. Blood is __% water






16. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






20. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






21. Calories per gram in fat






22. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






23. 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)






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






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






26. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. DK






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.)






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






46. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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