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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. DK






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






3. 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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Blood is __% water






11. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






12. 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)






13. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






25. DK






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






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






28. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. 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)






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






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






37. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






42. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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. 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






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






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






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