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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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






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






6. Calories per gram in carbs






7. Takes water out of the body






8. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






9. Calories per gram in carbs






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






11. Broken down into glucose and stored






12. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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)






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






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






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






22. 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)






23. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






28. DK






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






30. 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.)






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






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






33. 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)






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






35. 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






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






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






38. 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






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






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






41. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






43. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






44. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






45. 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






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






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






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






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






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