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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. 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






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






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






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






5. 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






6. 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)






7. Body is ___% water






8. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






12. Calories per gram in fat






13. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






17. 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)






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






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






20. 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.)






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






22. DK






23. 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.)






24. 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)






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






37. Blood is __% water






38. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






41. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






46. 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)






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






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






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






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