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






2. Calories per gram in fat






3. Broken down into glucose and stored






4. 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






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






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






7. 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






8. 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)






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






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






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






13. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






16. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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)






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






30. 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






31. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






33. 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)






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






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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






42. Body is ___% water






43. 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)






44. Body is ___% water






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






46. Takes water out of the body






47. Takes water out of the body






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






49. Blood is __% water






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