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Nutrients Basics

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






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






3. 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)






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






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






6. 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






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






8. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






13. Vitamin B - synthesis of fat - glycogen - and amino acids






14. 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.)






15. 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)






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. Calories per gram in fat






22. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






24. Body is ___% water






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






26. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






27. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






32. DK






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






34. 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)






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Broken down into glucose and stored






43. Helps build and renew hemoglobin to carry oxygen to cells - (meat poultry fish and dairy - dry beans and peas - SPINACH - dried fruits - enriched grains)






44. 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






45. 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)






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






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






48. 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)






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






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