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Nutrients Basics

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1. 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)






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






3. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






7. 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.)






8. Broken down into glucose and stored






9. 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






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






11. 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






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






13. 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






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






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






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






17. DK






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






19. 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)






20. Blood is __% water






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






23. 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






24. 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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






36. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






39. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Takes water out of the body






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






48. 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)






49. DK






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







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