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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. Body is ___% water






2. 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)






3. 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






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






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






6. 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)






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






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






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






10. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






17. 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






18. 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






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






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






21. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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)






30. 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)






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






32. DK






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






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






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






36. 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.)






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






47. Calories per gram in fat






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






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