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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






4. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






6. 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)






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






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






9. DK






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






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






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






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






14. Calories per gram in fat






15. 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)






16. 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






17. Vitamin B - conversion of carbs into energy - maintenance of appetite and nervous system function






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. 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






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






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






31. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






36. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






38. 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)






39. 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






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






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






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






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






44. 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






45. Body is ___% water






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






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






48. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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