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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






4. 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)






5. 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)






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






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






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






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






10. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






11. 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






12. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






13. 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






14. 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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. Takes water out of the body






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






24. 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)






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






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






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






28. DK






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






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






31. 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)






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






33. 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)






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. Takes water out of the body






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






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






49. 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.)






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







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