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Nutrients Basics

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1. DK






2. 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)






3. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






5. 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






6. Body is ___% water






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






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






9. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






12. 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)






13. Builds and renews bones and teeth - helps nerves and muscles work properly - (whole grain products - SPINACH - dry beans - peas - nuts and seeds)






14. 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)






15. 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






16. 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)






17. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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)






28. 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)






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






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






31. Blood is __% water






32. 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






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






34. DK






35. 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)






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






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






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






39. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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