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Nutrients Basics

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






2. Vitamin B - amino acid metablosim - new cell synthesis - prevents birth defects






3. Body is ___% water






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






5. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






9. 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)






10. Helps build strong bones and teeth - enhances calcium absorption - (fortified milk - egg yolk - salmon - mackerel - liver - produced from sunlight)






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






12. Calories per gram in carbs






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






14. 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






15. Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






16. 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






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






18. Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






21. 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)






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






23. 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.)






24. Calories per gram in fat






25. Takes water out of the body






26. Help maintain the bodys balance of fluid - help with muscle and nerve action - Sodium and Chloride (salt) - Potassium (bananas - grapefruit - vegetables - meat - poultry - fish - dry beans - peas - dairy product)






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






28. Needed in large amounts - calcium - phosphorus - magnesium






29. Blood is __% water






30. Takes water out of the body






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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)






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






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






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






44. Biotin - folate - niacin - pantothenic acid - riboflavin - thaimin - Vitamin B-6 - Vitamin B-12 (encriches and whole grain breads and cereals - dairy products - eggs - fruits and vegetables - lean pork - meat - poultry and fish - dry beans - peas - n






45. DK






46. Starches and dietary fiber (whole wheat grain products - rice - squash - potatoes - corn - dry beans - peas - lentils)






47. Help maintain the bodys balance of fluid - help with muscle and nerve action - Sodium and Chloride (salt) - Potassium (bananas - grapefruit - vegetables - meat - poultry - fish - dry beans - peas - dairy product)






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






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






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







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