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Nutrients Basics

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






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






3. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






5. 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.)






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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. 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






9. 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






10. Broken down into glucose and stored






11. 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)






12. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






15. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






25. Blood is __% water






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






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






28. DK






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






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






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






32. 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.)






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






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






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






36. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






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






44. 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)






45. Calories per gram in fat






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






47. 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






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






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






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