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






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






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






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






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






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






7. DK






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






9. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






13. 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)






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






16. Body is ___% water






17. 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






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






19. DK






20. Takes water out of the body






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






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






23. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






25. 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






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






27. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






42. 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.)






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






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






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






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






47. Blood is __% water






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






49. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






50. 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.)