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






2. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






4. Takes water out of the body






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






8. 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)






9. 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






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






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






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






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






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. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






17. Calories per gram in carbs






18. Blood is __% water






19. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






23. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. Body is ___% water






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






32. 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






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






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






35. 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.)






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






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






38. Calories per gram in fat






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






40. 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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






46. Blood is __% water






47. Body is ___% water






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






49. DK






50. 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)