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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. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






3. 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)






4. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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)






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






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






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






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






17. Takes water out of the body






18. Takes water out of the body






19. 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.)






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






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






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






23. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






42. Body is ___% water






43. Body is ___% water






44. DK






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






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






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






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






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






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