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Nutrients Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Vitamin B - metabolism of fats - carbs - and proteins






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






3. 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






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






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






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






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






8. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






14. DK






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






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






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






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






19. Broken down into glucose and stored






20. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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)






30. Broken down into glucose and stored






31. Calories per gram in carbs






32. 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






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






34. Blood is __% water






35. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






36. DK






37. 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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. Calories per gram in carbs






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






44. 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)






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






46. 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






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






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






49. Body is ___% water






50. 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