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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






3. Broken down into glucose and stored






4. 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)






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






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






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






8. 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






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






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






11. 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.)






12. Takes water out of the body






13. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






18. 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.)






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. 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)






21. 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)






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






23. 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






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






25. DK






26. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






31. DK






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






33. Calories per gram in carbs






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Body is ___% water






42. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions