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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. DK






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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)






8. Body is ___% water






9. 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)






10. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






15. Calories per gram in fat






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






17. DK






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






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






20. Takes water out of the body






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






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






23. 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)






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






25. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






29. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






30. Takes water out of the body






31. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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)






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






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






41. 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






42. 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)






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






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






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






46. 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)






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






48. 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






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






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