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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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






5. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






16. 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






17. 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)






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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. Calories per gram in fat






30. Takes water out of the body






31. 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






32. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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)






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






47. DK






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






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






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