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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. 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)






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






3. Blood is __% water






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






5. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






7. 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






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






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






10. 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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






17. 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.)






18. 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)






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






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






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






22. 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






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






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






25. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






28. 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)






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






30. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






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