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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. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Takes water out of the body






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






11. Broken down into glucose and stored






12. 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.)






13. 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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.)






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






20. 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)






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Body is ___% water






32. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






36. 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)






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






38. 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






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






40. 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)






41. 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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Calories per gram in fat






48. 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)






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






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