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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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 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)






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






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






4. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






10. 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)






11. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






13. Takes water out of the body






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






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






22. Blood is __% water






23. 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






24. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






25. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






27. 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






28. 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






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






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






31. 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)






32. Blood is __% water






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






34. Calories per gram in carbs






35. 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)






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






37. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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