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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. 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)






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






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






4. Calories per gram in carbs






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






6. Blood is __% water






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






8. 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






9. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Body is ___% water






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






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






26. DK






27. 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






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






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






30. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






41. 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






42. 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.)






43. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






45. 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)






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






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






48. 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






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






50. 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)