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






2. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






10. 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)






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






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






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






15. Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






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






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






21. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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)






37. 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






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






39. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Takes water out of the body






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






48. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






49. Calories per gram in carbs






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