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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. 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






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






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






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






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






9. Takes water out of the body






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






11. 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.)






12. Calories per gram in carbs






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






14. Blood is __% water






15. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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






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






24. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






28. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






30. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






33. 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






34. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






36. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






38. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






39. 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)






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






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






42. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






45. 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)






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






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






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






49. 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)






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