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






2. 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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






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






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






12. Calories per gram in fat






13. 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






14. DK






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






16. 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






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






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






19. 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)






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






21. Calories per gram in fat






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






23. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






29. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






35. Body is ___% water






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Body is ___% water






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






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






45. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






46. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






48. 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)






49. 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)






50. 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)