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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






2. 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






3. Blood is __% water






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






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






6. 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.)






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






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






10. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






14. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






15. 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)






16. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






22. 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






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






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






25. 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






26. Body is ___% water






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. 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)






29. 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






30. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






31. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






34. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






39. 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)






40. 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






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






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






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






44. 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)






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






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






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






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






49. Broken down into glucose and stored






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