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






2. DK






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






4. 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)






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






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






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. 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)






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






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






11. 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)






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






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






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






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






16. 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)






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






18. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






19. DK






20. 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






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






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






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






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






25. 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)






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






27. 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






28. 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.)






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






30. Takes water out of the body






31. 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)






32. 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)






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






34. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






44. 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)






45. 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)






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






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






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






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






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