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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Takes water out of the body






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






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






11. 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)






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






14. 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






15. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






16. Calories per gram in fat






17. Calories per gram in carbs






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






19. Body is ___% water






20. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Takes water out of the body






28. 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)






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






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






31. 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)






32. 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)






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






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






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






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






37. 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)






38. 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)






39. 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






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






41. Blood is __% water






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






43. 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






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






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






46. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






50. 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