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






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






3. Blood is __% water






4. 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)






5. 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)






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






7. 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)






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






11. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






15. 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






16. Calories per gram in fat






17. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






19. 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






20. Body is ___% water






21. DK






22. 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






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






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






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






27. Blood is __% water






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






29. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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)






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






40. 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)






41. 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)






42. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






44. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






48. 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






49. Broken down into glucose and stored






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