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






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






3. 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)






4. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






8. 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






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






10. 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)






11. 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)






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






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






14. Body is ___% water






15. 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






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






17. DK






18. 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






19. 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)






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






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






22. Takes water out of the body






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






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






25. DK






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






38. Takes water out of the body






39. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






42. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






47. 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.)






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






49. Broken down into glucose and stored






50. Calories per gram in carbs