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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Vitamin B - converstion of fats - carbs - and protein into energy






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






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






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






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






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






7. Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






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






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. Calories per gram in carbs






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






15. DK






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






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






18. 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)






19. 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)






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






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






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






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






24. 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






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






26. Body is ___% water






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






28. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






31. 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






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






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






34. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






36. 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)






37. Takes water out of the body






38. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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)






45. Blood is __% water






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






48. 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






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






50. 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.)