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






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






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






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






5. 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)






6. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






11. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Calories per gram in fat






19. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






25. Calories per gram in carbs






26. 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






27. 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.)






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






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






30. 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)






31. 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)






32. 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)






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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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)






41. 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)






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






43. 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)






44. 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)






45. 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)






46. Takes water out of the body






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






48. 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






49. Broken down into glucose and stored






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