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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. 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)






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






4. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






5. 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)






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis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. Gives meals texture and flavor - slows down digestive system which makes you feel fuller longer






10. Body is ___% water






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






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






13. 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






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






15. Blood is __% water






16. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






18. Calories per gram in carbs






19. 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






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






21. Takes water out of the body






22. DK






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






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






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






26. 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






27. Takes water out of the body






28. Calories per gram in carbs






29. Calories per gram in fat






30. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






33. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






50. DK