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Nutrients Basics

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






2. 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






3. 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)






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






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






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






7. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






8. Broken down into glucose and stored






9. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






12. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.)






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






20. 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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






27. 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)






28. Blood is __% water






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






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






31. 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)






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. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. DK






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






44. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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







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