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






2. Calories per gram in fat






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






4. Body is ___% water






5. 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)






6. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






12. DK






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






19. 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)






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






21. Blood is __% water






22. 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






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






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






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






26. 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






27. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






29. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






31. Calories per gram in carbs






32. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






34. 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)






35. 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






36. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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)






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






45. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






47. 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)






48. Takes water out of the body






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






50. 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