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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. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Body is ___% water






9. 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)






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






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






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






13. 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)






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






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






16. 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






17. Calories per gram in carbs






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. About 20 - 9 essential (one's your body cannot make)






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






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






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






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. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






27. Calories per gram in carbs






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






29. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






34. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Calories per gram in fat






44. 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






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






46. 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)






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






48. Supplies energy - promotes healthy skin and normal growth - carries fat soluble vitamins - cushions organs






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






50. 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