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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. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






12. 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)






13. DK






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






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






16. Calories per gram in fat






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






27. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






31. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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.)






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






39. Blood is __% water






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






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






42. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






44. Calories per gram in carbs






45. Takes water out of the body






46. 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






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. Broken down into glucose and stored






49. 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






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