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Nutrients Basics

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






2. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Calories per gram in carbs






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






15. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






18. Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






20. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






21. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. Blood is __% water






29. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






31. Body is ___% water






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. 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






34. 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






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






36. 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






37. 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.)






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






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






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






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






42. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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