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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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






7. DK






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






9. Broken down into glucose and stored






10. 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)






11. DK






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






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






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






15. 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






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






17. 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.)






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






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






20. 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)






21. 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






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






23. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






42. 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






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






44. Body is ___% water






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






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






48. 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)






49. Takes water out of the body






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