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






2. 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)






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






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






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






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






7. DK






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






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






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






11. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






12. Body is ___% water






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






14. 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






15. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. 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)






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






24. 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






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






26. Takes water out of the body






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






28. 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)






29. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






34. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






48. Calories per gram in fat






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






50. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen