Test your basic knowledge |

Nutrients Basics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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






2. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






7. 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)






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






9. 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)






10. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






12. 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)






13. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






14. Broken down into glucose and stored






15. 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)






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






17. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






23. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






27. 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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






44. Blood is __% water






45. 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)






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






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






48. 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






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






50. 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)