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






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






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






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






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






6. Takes water out of the body






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






8. 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)






9. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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)






16. 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)






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






25. Calories per gram in fat






26. DK






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






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






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






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






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






32. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






35. Broken down into glucose and stored






36. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






38. 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)






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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. Blood is __% water






45. 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)






46. 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






47. Takes water out of the body






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






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






50. Blood is __% water