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Nutrients Basics

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1. 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)






2. Calories per gram in fat






3. Body is ___% water






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






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






6. 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)






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






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






12. 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






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






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






16. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






19. 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)






20. 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






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






22. Body is ___% water






23. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






27. 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)






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






29. Blood is __% water






30. DK






31. DK






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






33. 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)






34. 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






35. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






39. 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)






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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






50. Calories per gram in carbs







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