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






3. 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)






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






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






6. Takes water out of the body






7. 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)






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






9. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






10. 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)






11. 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)






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






13. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






24. 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






25. 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)






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






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






28. Blood is __% water






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






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. 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






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






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






35. 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






36. DK






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






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






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






40. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






45. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






47. 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.)






48. 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






49. 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






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







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