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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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






5. Broken down into glucose and stored






6. 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)






7. 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.)






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






9. 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






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






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






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






13. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. DK






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






22. Body is ___% water






23. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






26. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Blood is __% water






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






41. Body is ___% water






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






43. Calories per gram in fat






44. 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.)






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






46. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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







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