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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. 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.)






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






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






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






5. Needed in small amounts - Iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium






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






7. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






11. Blood is __% water






12. 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






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






14. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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)






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






27. DK






28. 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)






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






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






31. 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)






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






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






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






35. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






38. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






42. Calories per gram in fat






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






44. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






46. 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)






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






48. 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)






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






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