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Nutrients Basics

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






2. Vitamin B - metabolism of fats - carbs - and proteins






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






4. Dissolves in water thickens stomach contents (oat products - beans - ect.)






5. DK






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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)






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






25. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






29. 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.)






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






31. 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.)






32. Body is ___% water






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






34. Not fat - high level increases risk for heart problems - body produces some and gets some from diet - found only in animal sources - (meat - poultry - fish - egg yolks - dairy products) - high blood cholesterol is bad - to lower it eat low in saturat






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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)






41. DK






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






43. 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)






44. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






50. Calories per gram in carbs






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