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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 - conversion of carbs into energy - maintenance of appetite and nervous system function






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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)






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






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






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






11. 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)






12. 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.)






13. Takes water out of the body






14. Blood is __% water






15. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






17. Body is ___% water






18. 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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Body is ___% water






37. 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






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






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






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






41. 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)






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






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






44. Calories per gram in carbs






45. 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)






46. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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