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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






4. Blood is __% water






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






6. DK






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






8. 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)






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






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






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






12. 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)






13. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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






23. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






25. 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






26. Calories per gram in fat






27. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






28. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






39. 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)






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






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






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






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






44. DK






45. 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






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






47. 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)






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






49. 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






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