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Nutrients Basics

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1. 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






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






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






4. DK






5. DK






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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)






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






15. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






16. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






19. Body is ___% water






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis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






23. 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.)






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






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






26. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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)






35. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






38. 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






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






40. Calories per gram in fat






41. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






46. 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






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






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






49. Calories per gram in carbs






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