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Nutrients Basics

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






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






3. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






15. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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)






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






24. Calories per gram in carbs






25. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






30. DK






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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






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






39. 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)






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






46. 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)






47. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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