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






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






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






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






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. 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






7. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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. Body is ___% water






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






11. 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






12. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






16. Blood is __% water






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






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






19. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






23. DK






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






25. 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.)






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






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






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. 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






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






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






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






33. 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)






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






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






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






37. 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)






38. 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)






39. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






46. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






50. Calories per gram in fat