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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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. Needed in large amounts - calcium - phosphorus - magnesium






5. 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)






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






7. 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)






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






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






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






11. 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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






18. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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)






39. 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)






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






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






42. Blood is __% water






43. Body is ___% water






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






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






46. 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.)






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






48. 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






49. Takes water out of the body






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