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Nutrients Basics

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1. 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






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






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






5. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






6. 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)






7. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Calories per gram in carbs






17. Calories per gram in fat






18. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






22. 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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Takes water out of the body






29. Takes water out of the body






30. 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






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






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






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






34. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






37. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






39. 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)






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






41. Blood is __% water






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






43. Calories per gram in carbs






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






45. 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






46. 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.)






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. 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.)






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






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







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