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Nutrients Basics
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health-and-nutrition
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 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
water soluble vitamins
complete protein
fat as a food
caffeine
2. Responsible for body's use of energy (saltwater fish - iodized salt)
Iodine
healthy blood
vitamins
antioxidant
3. 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
Vitamin K
cholesterol
protein
4
4. Liquid at room temp - plant sources - (vegetable oils - nuts - olives - avacadoes)
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
unsaturated fat
water
5. Broken down into glucose and stored
starches
fat as a nutrient
simple carbs
fat soluble vitamins
6. 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)
caffeine
Iron
Vitamin C
incomplete protein
7. Helps digestive track work properly may protect body from heart disease and cancer
dietary fiber
Vitamin B
Vitamin B-12
vitamins
8. Solid at room temp - animal sources - (butter - fats in meat - poultry and dairy)
Iodine
fat soluble vitamins
saturated fat
Zinc
9. Supplies energy - promotes healthy skin and normal growth - carries fat soluble vitamins - cushions organs
9
healthy bones
fat soluble vitamins
fat as a nutrient
10. Broken down into glucose and stored
caffeine
Vitamin D
simple carbs
starches
11. Calories per gram in fat
Iron
9
healthy bones
2-3
12. Starches and dietary fiber (whole wheat grain products - rice - squash - potatoes - corn - dry beans - peas - lentils)
4
65
80
complex carbs
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)
Zinc
fat as a food
water
Vitamin K
14. Needed in large amounts - calcium - phosphorus - magnesium
folate
biotin
water soluble vitamins
major minerals
15. Vitamin B - energy metabolism - maintenence of skin - mucous membranes - and nervous system structures
Riboflavin
simple carbs
biotin
Fluoride
16. Body is ___% water
9
65
Zinc
9
17. Promote good health - regulate body processes - are part of blood - teeth - and bones - major minerals - electrolytes - trace minerals
magnesium
insoluble fiber
Vitamin A
minerals
18. Body is ___% water
complex carbs
Vitamin B-12
65
niacin
19. Helps protect the body from cell damage - Vitamins A - C - E - B - (fruits - vegetables - whole grain breads and cereals - nuts)
fat soluble vitamins
phosphorus
electrolytes
antioxidant
20. 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
saturated fat
biotin
starches
healthy blood
21. Vitamin B - amino acid metablosim - new cell synthesis - prevents birth defects
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
folate
simple carbs
22. Dissolves in water thickens stomach contents (oat products - beans - ect.)
soluble fiber
magnesium
saturated fat
Vitamin B-6
23. We lose ___ quarts of water every day - need to drink 2 quarts (8 cups) of fluid each day
fat as a food
simple carbs
Iodine
2-3
24. Vitamin B - metabolism of fats - carbs - and proteins
incomplete protein
soluble fiber
Pantothenic acid
niacin
25. Needed in large amounts - calcium - phosphorus - magnesium
Zinc
2-3
major minerals
Thiamin
26. Has all 9 essential amino acids - almost all animal sources - (meat poultry - eggs - and dairy products)
Iodine
Fluoride
complete protein
caffeine
27. Dont has all essential amino acids - (rice & beans - peanut butter & jelly sandwich)
unsaturated fat
incomplete protein
water soluble vitamins
minerals
28. Helps protect the body from cell damage - Vitamins A - C - E - B - (fruits - vegetables - whole grain breads and cereals - nuts)
antioxidant
dietary fiber
vitamins that can be produced in the body
water soluble vitamins
29. 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)
complex carbs
niacin
Vitamin E
Iron
30. Helps blood clot - (SPINACH - wheat bran - wheat germ - some fruits - egg yolks - liver)
Vitamin A
Iron
Vitamin K
biotin
31. DK
Iron
saturated fat
water
vitamins that can be produced in the body
32. Needed in small amounts - Iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium
Vitamin E
saturated fat
dietary fiber
trace minerals
33. 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)
Iodine
fat as a food
protein
Vitamin B-12
34. Helps build and renew hemoglobin to carry oxygen to cells - (meat poultry fish and dairy - dry beans and peas - SPINACH - dried fruits - enriched grains)
Iron
amino acids
Thiamin
dietary fiber
35. 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.)
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
electrolytes
2-3
36. Blood is __% water
65
phosphorus
80
9
37. 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.)
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
folate
electrolytes
38. Solid at room temp - animal sources - (butter - fats in meat - poultry and dairy)
Vitamin B
2-3
saturated fat
water
39. About 20 - 9 essential (one's your body cannot make)
Selenium
Vitamin E
incomplete protein
amino acids
40. We lose ___ quarts of water every day - need to drink 2 quarts (8 cups) of fluid each day
9
Iodine
vitamins
2-3
41. Promote good health - regulate body processes - are part of blood - teeth - and bones - major minerals - electrolytes - trace minerals
simple carbs
caffeine
minerals
complex carbs
42. Vitamin B - synthesis of fat - glycogen - and amino acids
healthy bones
Selenium
soluble fiber
biotin
43. 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)
Sodium - Chloride and Potassium
phosphorus
phosphorus
minerals
44. Vitamin B - energy metabolism - maintenence of skin - mucous membranes - and nervous system structures
Zinc
protein
Riboflavin
calcium
45. Major minerals that work together to maintain fluid balance - potassium - sodium - chloride
magnesium
Sodium - Chloride and Potassium
electrolytes
Riboflavin
46. Vital nutrient 1. carries nutrients in body 2. eliminates waste 3. regulates body temp
saturated fat
Thiamin
Iron
water
47. Gives meals texture and flavor - slows down digestive system which makes you feel fuller longer
complete protein
fat as a food
2-3
Riboflavin
48. Vitamin B - metabolism of fats - carbs - and proteins
complex carbs
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
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)
calcium
Vitamin C
80
incomplete protein
50. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen
calcium
dietary fiber
Vitamin A
Vitamin B-6