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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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






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






6. Takes water out of the body






7. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






10. Body is ___% water






11. 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






12. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






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






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






29. Takes water out of the body






30. Blood is __% water






31. Calories per gram in fat






32. Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen to body - without it you get anemia (makes you feel tired and weak) - females need more iron because of reproduction






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






34. 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)






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






36. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






39. 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)






40. 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)






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






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






43. 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






44. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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







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