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Nutrients Basics

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






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






3. DK






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






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






6. Broken down into glucose and stored






7. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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






16. 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






17. Broken down into glucose and stored






18. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






21. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






25. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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. 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






29. 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






30. 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






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






32. 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)






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






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






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






36. 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.)






37. Calories per gram in fat






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






39. 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)






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






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






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






43. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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







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