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Nutrients Basics

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






2. Calories per gram in carbs






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






4. 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






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






6. Calories per gram in fat






7. 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.)






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






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






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






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






12. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






13. 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)






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






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






16. Blood is __% water






17. 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






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






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






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






21. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






24. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






26. 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






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






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






29. Takes water out of the body






30. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






35. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






40. 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)






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






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






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






44. 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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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