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Nutrients Basics

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






2. Blood is __% water






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






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






5. 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






6. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






10. Helps in energy production - builds and renews bones and teeth - (milk - yogurt - cheese - meat - poultry - fish - egg yolks - whole grain bread and cereals)






11. 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)






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






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






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






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






16. 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)






17. 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)






18. 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)






19. Takes water out of the body






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






21. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






22. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






25. 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)






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






27. Body is ___% water






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






29. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






34. Promote good health - regulate body processes - are part of blood - teeth - and bones - major minerals - electrolytes - trace minerals






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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






41. 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)






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






43. Takes water out of the body






44. Blood is __% water






45. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






48. Builds and renews bones and teeth - helps nerves and muscles work properly - (whole grain products - SPINACH - dry beans - peas - nuts and seeds)






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






50. 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