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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. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Blood is __% water






9. 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)






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






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






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






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






14. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






17. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






23. DK






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






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






26. Blood is __% water






27. Takes water out of the body






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






29. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






33. 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)






34. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






35. Broken down into glucose and stored






36. 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






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






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






39. 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)






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






41. 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






42. Body is ___% water






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






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






45. 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)






46. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






49. 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






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