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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Doesn't break down absorbs water and becomes bulky --> regular bowel movements (whole wheat grain products - vegetable / fruit skins)






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. DK






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






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






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






12. Blood is __% water






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






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






16. 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.)






17. 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






18. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






23. 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)






24. 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)






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






26. 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)






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






28. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






29. Calories per gram in carbs






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






31. Takes water out of the body






32. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






41. 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






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






43. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






46. DK






47. 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)






48. Takes water out of the body






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






50. 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