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






2. 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






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






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






5. DK






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






7. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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)






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






16. 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.)






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






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






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






21. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






22. 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)






23. 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)






24. 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)






25. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Body is ___% water






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






34. Calories per gram in fat






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






36. Calories per gram in carbs






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






38. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






42. 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)






43. 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






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






45. 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)






46. 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)






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






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






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






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