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Nutrients Basics

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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. 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)






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






3. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






7. Body is ___% water






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






9. 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






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






11. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






13. Takes water out of the body






14. 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






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






16. 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






17. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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)






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






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






32. 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






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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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)






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






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






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






50. Calories per gram in carbs