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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Helps build strong bones and teeth - enhances calcium absorption - (fortified milk - egg yolk - salmon - mackerel - liver - produced from sunlight)






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






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






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






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






6. 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)






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






8. 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)






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






10. Calories per gram in fat






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. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






13. Body is ___% water






14. 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






15. Takes water out of the body






16. Takes water out of the body






17. 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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






20. Broken down into glucose and stored






21. 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






22. DK






23. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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)






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






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






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






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






36. 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)






37. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






38. Broken down into glucose and stored






39. 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






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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. 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)






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






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






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