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






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






3. Calories per gram in fat






4. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






9. DK






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






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






12. 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.)






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






14. 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






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






16. 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






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






18. DK






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






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






21. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






26. 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)






27. Body is ___% water






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






29. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






32. 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






33. 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)






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






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.)






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






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