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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. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






10. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






12. 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






13. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. Blood is __% water






29. Calories per gram in carbs






30. Broken down into glucose and stored






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. Body is ___% water






33. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






34. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






35. 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






36. Takes water out of the body






37. 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)






38. DK






39. DK






40. 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






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






42. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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)






50. 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