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






2. 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)






3. 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)






4. 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)






5. 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






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






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






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






9. Body is ___% water






10. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






11. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






13. Body is ___% water






14. Blood is __% water






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






16. 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)






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






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






19. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






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






25. Takes water out of the body






26. 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






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






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






29. Calories per gram in fat






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






31. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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. 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






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






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






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






40. 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)






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






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






43. 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






44. Helps protect the body from cell damage - Vitamins A - C - E - B - (fruits - vegetables - whole grain breads and cereals - nuts)






45. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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