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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






2. 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






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






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






5. 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)






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






7. Blood is __% water






8. 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)






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






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






11. 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)






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






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






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






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






16. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Blood is __% water






27. 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)






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






29. 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.)






30. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






34. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






36. 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)






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. 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)






43. 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






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






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






46. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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