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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 - helps nerves and muscles work properly - (whole grain products - SPINACH - dry beans - peas - nuts and seeds)






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






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






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






5. 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






6. 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)






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






8. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






10. 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.)






11. Calories per gram in carbs






12. 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)






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






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






15. Takes water out of the body






16. 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






17. Body is ___% water






18. 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)






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






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






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






22. DK






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






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






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






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






27. 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)






28. 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






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






30. 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






31. 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)






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






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






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






36. Broken down into glucose and stored






37. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






42. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






48. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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