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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. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






2. 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)






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






4. Broken down into glucose and stored






5. Takes water out of the body






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






7. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






11. 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.)






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






13. Body is ___% water






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






26. Blood is __% water






27. Takes water out of the body






28. 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)






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






31. Blood is __% water






32. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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






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






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






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






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






43. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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