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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. Body is ___% water






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






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






4. 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






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






6. 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.)






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






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






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






10. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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






24. Calories per gram in carbs






25. 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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






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






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. 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)






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






36. Body is ___% water






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






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






39. 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)






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






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






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






43. 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)






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






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






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






47. 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)






48. 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)






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






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







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