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Nutrients Basics

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






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






3. Calories per gram in fat






4. DK






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






6. 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






7. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






11. 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)






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






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






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






15. 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






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






17. 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)






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






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






20. Blood is __% water






21. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






23. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. 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






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






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






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






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






37. 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






38. 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)






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






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






41. 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






42. 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






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






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






45. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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