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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






12. Calories per gram in fat






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






14. Broken down into glucose and stored






15. DK






16. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






22. 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.)






23. Calories per gram in carbs






24. Blood is __% water






25. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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)






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






34. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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






44. Takes water out of the body






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. 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)






47. 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






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






49. 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)






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