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






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






3. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.)






11. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






16. Body is ___% water






17. Blood is __% water






18. 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)






19. Calories per gram in carbs






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






21. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






30. 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)






31. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






34. Takes water out of the body






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






36. 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






37. 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)






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






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






42. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Broken down into glucose and stored






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