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Nutrients Basics

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






2. 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






3. 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)






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






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






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






7. Calories per gram in fat






8. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






12. Takes water out of the body






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






22. 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






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






24. 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)






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






26. 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






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






28. DK






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






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






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






32. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






36. 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.)






37. 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






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






39. 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






40. Takes water out of the body






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






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






43. Body is ___% water






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






45. 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)






46. 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






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






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






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






50. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions