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Nutrients Basics

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






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






3. 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)






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






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






6. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






17. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






18. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






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






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






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






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






31. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






33. 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)






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. Absorbic acids - increases resistance to infection - maintains healthy teeth and gums - helps wounds heal - keeps blood vessels healthy - (citrus fruits - cantaloupes - green peppers - strawberries - kiwi - mangoes - potatoes - broccoli - cabbage)






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






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






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






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






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






41. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






43. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






49. Absorbic acids - increases resistance to infection - maintains healthy teeth and gums - helps wounds heal - keeps blood vessels healthy - (citrus fruits - cantaloupes - green peppers - strawberries - kiwi - mangoes - potatoes - broccoli - cabbage)






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







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