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Nutrients Basics

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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. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Calories per gram in fat






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis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






13. 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






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






19. 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)






20. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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)






33. 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.)






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






35. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






37. 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)






38. 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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






46. 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)






47. 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)






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






49. Calories per gram in carbs






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