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






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






3. 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)






4. Body is ___% water






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






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






7. 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






8. 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)






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






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






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






12. 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






13. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. 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)






26. Needed in small amounts - Iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium






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






28. 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






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






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






31. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






32. Needed in small amounts - Iron - zinc - copper - iodine - selenium






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






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






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






37. DK






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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)






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






46. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






50. 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