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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Takes water out of the body






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






24. Blood is __% water






25. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






26. 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)






27. DK






28. 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






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






30. Calories per gram in fat






31. Calories per gram in fat






32. DK






33. 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.)






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






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






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






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






38. 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






39. 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






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






41. Body is ___% water






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






43. 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






44. 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)






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






46. 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)






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






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






49. 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)






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