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Nutrients Basics

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






2. 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






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






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. 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. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis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. Helps build strong bones and teeth - enhances calcium absorption - (fortified milk - egg yolk - salmon - mackerel - liver - produced from sunlight)






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






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






12. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






14. 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)






15. 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






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






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. Calories per gram in carbs






19. Calories per gram in fat






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






21. DK






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






23. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






28. DK






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






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






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






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






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






35. Doesn't break down absorbs water and becomes bulky --> regular bowel movements (whole wheat grain products - vegetable / fruit skins)






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






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






38. Takes water out of the body






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






40. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






43. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






47. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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