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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. Takes water out of the body






2. DK






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






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






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






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






7. 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)






8. 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






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






15. 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






16. 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.)






17. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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)






29. 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)






30. 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






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






32. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






33. 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)






34. 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)






35. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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)






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






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






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






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






48. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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