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Nutrients Basics

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






2. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






18. Calories per gram in fat






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






20. 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)






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






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






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






24. 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






25. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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)






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






34. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






36. 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






37. 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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






45. DK






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






47. Takes water out of the body






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






49. Takes water out of the body






50. Calories per gram in carbs