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






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






3. 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






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






5. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






8. Calories per gram in fat






9. Takes water out of the body






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






11. 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)






12. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






14. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






19. 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)






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






21. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






22. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






25. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






28. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






31. Blood is __% water






32. 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






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






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






35. DK






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






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






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






39. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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 - metabolism of fats - carbs - and proteins






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






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