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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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)






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






10. 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)






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






12. 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.)






13. Blood is __% water






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






16. 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






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






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






19. Takes water out of the body






20. 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)






21. 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






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






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






24. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






27. 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)






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






29. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






31. Calories per gram in fat






32. Takes water out of the body






33. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






36. 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)






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






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






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






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






41. Body is ___% water






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. 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.)






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






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






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