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Nutrients Basics

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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. Calories per gram in carbs






2. 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






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






8. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






10. 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)






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






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






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






14. Blood is __% water






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






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






17. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






20. 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)






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






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






23. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






26. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






27. Body is ___% water






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






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






30. 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)






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






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






33. DK






34. 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






35. Takes water out of the body






36. 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)






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






38. 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)






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






40. DK






41. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






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






50. Calories per gram in fat