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Nutrients Basics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. Supplies energy - promotes healthy skin and normal growth - carries fat soluble vitamins - cushions organs






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






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






4. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






8. 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






9. Body is ___% water






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






11. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






15. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






27. 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.)






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






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






30. 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)






31. 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






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






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






34. 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






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






36. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






42. Calories per gram in carbs






43. DK






44. 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






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






46. 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)






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






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






49. 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)






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