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






2. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






6. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






8. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






10. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






17. 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)






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






19. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






20. 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.)






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






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






23. 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)






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






25. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. Calories per gram in carbs






33. Takes water out of the body






34. 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)






35. 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






36. Blood is __% water






37. 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)






38. 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






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






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






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






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






43. 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






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






45. 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






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






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. 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






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






50. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions