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Nutrients Basics

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






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






3. Calories per gram in fat






4. 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)






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






6. 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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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)






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






18. 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)






19. 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






20. 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






21. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






34. 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)






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






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






37. 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






38. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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)






46. 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






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






48. Takes water out of the body






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






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