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Which nutrient is essential for building or growth and repair?
What nutrient is important for good skin and good eyesight?
Vitamin A
Which nutrient helps your body fight disease and infection?
Vitamin C
What is the nutrient essential for blood clotting?
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Which nutrient carries oxygen through the bloodstream?
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What nutrient helps the body use proteins and fats?
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Which nutrient provides energy for the body?
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What nutrient is important for good skin, digestion, and nerves?
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Which vitamin is known for promoting strong bones and teeth?
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What are the two minerals essential for strong bones and teeth?
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Which nutrient regulates the rate that all cells use energy?
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What nutrient helps produce red blood cells and aids the formation of genetic material?
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Which nutrient provides energy and carries vitamins A, D, E, and K through the bloodstream?
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What is the deficiency disease associated with protein?
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What is the deficiency disease of calcium?
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What is the deficiency disease of Vitamin A?
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What is the deficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C?
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What deficiency disease is caused by a lack of iron?
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What deficiency disease is associated with the B vitamin thiamin?
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What is the deficiency disease of Vitamin D?
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What deficiency disease is associated with B Vitamin Niacin?
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What deficiency disease is caused by lack of iodine?
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Name the fat soluble vitamins.
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How many calories of energy per gram can you gain from protein or carbohydrates?
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Name the water soluble vitamins.
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How many calories of energy per gram can you gain from fats?
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Which of the following are complete protein foods? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following are classified as animal fats? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following are incomplete protein foods? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following are classified as plant fats? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Nutritional Categories and Functions
- Proteins: Essential for growth, building, and repair of tissues in the body.
- Carbohydrates: Primary energy source, providing energy necessary for bodily functions.
- Fats: Supply energy and help transport fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) in the bloodstream.
Vitamins and Their Functions
- Vitamin A: Vital for good skin health and vision.
- Vitamin C: Key in boosting the immune system, aiding in healing wounds, and fighting infections.
- Vitamin D: Crucial for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
- Vitamin K: Necessary for proper blood clotting.
- Vitamin B6: Supports the metabolism of proteins and fats and the formation of red blood cells.
- Vitamin B12: Important for red blood cell production, nerve health, and genetic material formation.
- B Vitamins: Promote good skin, digestion, and support nervous system function.
Key Minerals
- Iron: Essential for oxygen transport in the bloodstream.
- Calcium and Phosphorus: Fundamental for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth.
- Iodine: Regulates cellular energy utilization.
Deficiency Diseases
- Kwashiorkor: Associated with protein deficiency.
- Osteoporosis: Caused by calcium deficiency, leading to bone fragility.
- Night Blindness: Resulting from a deficiency of Vitamin A.
- Scurvy: Caused by a lack of Vitamin C, leading to bleeding gums and fatigue.
- Anemia: Iron deficiency causing fatigue and weakness.
- Beri Beri: Linked to a deficiency in the B vitamin thiamin.
- Rickets: Resulting from Vitamin D deficiency, affecting bone development.
- Pellegra: Associated with niacin (Vitamin B) deficiency leading to skin disorders and digestive issues.
- Goiter: Iodine deficiency causing thyroid gland enlargement.
Types of Vitamins
- Fat Soluble Vitamins: Include Vitamins A, D, E, and K; can be stored in body fat.
- Water Soluble Vitamins: Comprise B Vitamins and Vitamin C; not stored in the body, need regular intake.
Caloric Content of Nutrients
- Protein and Carbohydrates: Provide 4 calories per gram.
- Fats: Offer higher energy content at 9 calories per gram.
Protein Sources
- Complete Proteins: Found in beef, eggs, dairy, pork, lamb, fish, and poultry, providing all essential amino acids.
- Incomplete Proteins: Present in grains, legumes, nuts, and peanut butter; lack one or more essential amino acids.
Fats Sources
- Animal Fats: Includes butter, lard, and fatty meats, typically high in saturated fats.
- Plant Fats: Comprising vegetable oil, margarine, and shortening, generally healthier options compared to animal fats.
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Description
This quiz covers essential nutritional categories such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, along with their critical functions. Additionally, it highlights important vitamins and minerals, detailing their roles in maintaining health and supporting bodily functions. Test your knowledge on these vital nutrients!
