Test 01

Question 0

Retinal is the chemical name for

Answer 0

Vitamin A

Question 1

Name the 2 classifications of vitamins and the vitamins in each.

Answer 1

Water Soluble: B complex & C

Fat Soluble: A,D,E, and K

Question 2

A _________ is a substance the body can convert into a vitamin

Answer 2

Provitamins

Question 3

_____________ helps to prevent nightblindness

Answer 3

Vitamin A

Question 4

_____________ is known as the sunshine vitamin

Answer 4

Vitamin D

Question 5

In the body Vitamin E functions mainly as a _________________, a substance in foods that significantly reduces the harmful effects of oxygen on normal body functions.

Answer 5

Dietary Antioxidant

Question 6

If the body does not get enough vitamin D the body will not be able to is __________ & _____________ as it should.

Answer 6

Calcium & Phosphorous

Question 7

What is the main source of Vitamin D? Main food source?

Answer 7

Sun & milk

Question 8

Vitamin K is known as the ________________ vitamin.

Answer 8

Blood clotting

Question 9

Chemical name for Vitamin C is

Answer 9

Ascorbic Acid

Question 10

Give two functions of Vitamin C in the body.

Answer 10

1. Heal wounds and mend broken bones

2. Helps body fight infection

Question 11

Name the 3 major B vitamins.

Answer 11

1. Thiamin
2. Niacin
3. Riboflavin

Question 12

__________ are inorganic substances that make-up 4% of your body.

Answer 12

Minerals

Question 13

Minerals become part of ______,_______, & ________ in the body.

Answer 13

Bones, tissues, and fluids

Question 14

Define Macrominerals & name at least 2.

Answer 14

Minerals needed in the diet in amounts of 100 or more milligrams each day. Calcium & Phosphorus

Question 15

Define Microminerals. Name at least 2.

Answer 15

Amounts needed in less than 100 milligrams per day. Iron & Flourine &Zinc

Question 16

The body contains more _______ than any other mineral

Answer 16

Calcium

Question 17

Where is excess calcium stored?

Answer 17

Long bones

Question 18

Name at least 2 functions of Calcium.

Answer 18

1. Combines with Phosphorus to build and strengthen bones & teeth
2. Helps blood clot

Question 19

Vitamin D affects the body’s ability to use

Answer 19

Calcium

Question 20

Define osteoporosis

Answer 20

Bone mass naturally decreases & it’s further weakened by the draw on their calcium and becomes porous and brittle. Cannot be corrected.

Question 21

Food Sources of Calcium

Answer 21

Milk & Milk Products & Leafy Green Veggies

Question 22

Functions of Phosphorus

Answer 22

• builds strong bones & teeth
• aids in storing and releasing energy
• helps body use other nutrients

Question 23

Name the 3 minerals that work together to control osmosis.

Answer 23

1. Sodium
2. Chlorine
3. Potassium

Question 24

Define edema

Answer 24

Body cannot get rid of sodium and fluids build up resulting in swelling

Question 25

__________ is a protein pigment found in red blood cells.

Answer 25

Hemoglobin

Question 26

What is goiter?

Answer 26

Enlargement of thyroid gland because of not enough iodine in diet

Question 27

Where does the body get Fluorine?

Answer 27

Drinking Water & toothpaste

Question 28

List functions of water

Answer 28

• regulate body temp.
• aids in digestion
• cell growth
• maintenance
• all chemical reactions rely on water

Question 29

How do you get water

Answer 29

Foods you eat
Drinks you drink
Body releasing energy from Carbs and Fats and Proteins

Question 30

Define digestion and absorption.

Answer 30

Digestion- breaking down of food

Absorption- taking nutrients into the body

Question 31

2 ways mouth aids in digestion

Answer 31

Saliva & chewing

Question 32

Which food is digested slowest?

Answer 32

Fats

Question 33

Define basal metabolism

Answer 33

Amount of energy needed to stay alive & carry out vital functions