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






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






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






4. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






7. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






9. 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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






12. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






14. DK






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






21. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






24. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






29. 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)






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






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






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






33. Blood is __% water






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






35. 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)






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






37. 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.)






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






39. Takes water out of the body






40. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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






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






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






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