Nutrients

Question 1

Saturated fats come from

Answer 1

Animals

Question 2

Cholesterol comes from

Answer 2

Animals

Question 3

Neutral fats provide you with ___ and ___

Answer 3

Insulation and energy reserves

Question 4

Phospholipids are for ___ and ___

Answer 4

Membranes and myelin

Question 5

How many amino acids are there?

Answer 5

8

Question 6

Amino acids build what?

Answer 6

Structural proteins and enzymes

Question 7

Vitamins are ___ substances that act as ___

Answer 7

Organic; coenzymes

Question 8

What are the 4 fat soluble vitamins?

Answer 8

A
D
E
K

Question 9

Vitamin A is found where?

Answer 9

Fish, liver, eggs, butter, fruits and yellow and green vegetables

Question 10

Vitamin A is needed for?

Answer 10

Healthy skin, eyes, bones, teeth

Question 11

Vitamin A deficiency causes?

Answer 11

Night blindness, skin disorders, kidney stones

Question 12

Vitamin D is found where?

Answer 12

Liver, fish, eggs, milk, sunlight

Question 13

Vitamin D is needed for?

Answer 13

Growth, healthy bones, metabolism of calcium and phosphorus

Question 14

Vitamin D deficiency causes?

Answer 14

Rickets, poor teeth and bones

Question 15

Vitamin E is found where?

Answer 15

Whole grains, leafy vegetables, milk, butter, vegetable oils

Question 16

Vitamin E is needed for?

Answer 16

Healthy cell membranes, red blood cells

Question 17

Vitamin E deficiency causes?

Answer 17

Red cell rupture, muscle disorders

Question 18

Vitamin K is found?

Answer 18

Leafy vegetables, soybeans, made by intestinal bacteria

Question 19

Vitamin k is needed for?

Answer 19

Normal blood clotting

Question 20

Vitamin k deficiency causes?

Answer 20

Slow clotting hemorraging

Question 21

Dissolves in water

Answer 21

Water soluble

Question 22

Vitamin B1 is also known as?

Answer 22

Thiamine

Question 23

B1 is needed for?

Answer 23

Proper functioning of the heart, nervous system, digestion

Question 24

B2 is also known as?

Answer 24

Riboflavin

Question 25

Vitamin B2 is needed for?

Answer 25

Metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, healthy skin

Question 26

Vitamin B6 is called?

Answer 26

Pyridoxine

Question 27

B6 is needed for?

Answer 27

Sodium and phosphorus balance

Question 28

Vitamin B12 is needed for?

Answer 28

Red cell production, healthy nervous system

Question 29

Vitamin C is needed for?

Answer 29

Healthy blood vessels, resistance to infection, healing

Question 30

Niacin is needed for?

Answer 30

Metabolism, digestion, nerves, skin

Question 31

Folic acid is needed for?

Answer 31

Manufacture of proteins and red blood cells

Needed for cell division, prevents spina bifida

Question 32

Minerals are ___ substances that are used in ___ reactions

Answer 32

Inorganic; chemical

Question 33

Calcium is needed for?

Answer 33

Strong bones, teeth and blood clotting

Question 34

Iodine is needed for?

Answer 34

Normal thyroid metabolism, prevents goiter

Question 35

Iron is needed for?

Answer 35

Red cell production, prevents anemia

Question 36

Magnesium is needed for?

Answer 36

Proper nerve and muscle functioning

Question 37

Phosphorus is needed for?

Answer 37

Tooth and bone developed, ATP, nucleic acids

Question 38

Sodium is needed for?

Answer 38

Water balance, proper nerve and muscle function

Question 39

Potassium is needed for?

Answer 39

Proper function of cells,tissues, and organs. It is also an electrolyte

Question 40

Lipids should be less than ___% of your calories.

Answer 40

30