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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






4. DK






5. Blood is __% water






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






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






8. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






13. 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)






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






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






16. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






18. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






22. 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)






23. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Broken down into glucose and stored






31. Calories per gram in fat






32. DK






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






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






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






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






37. Calories per gram in carbs






38. 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






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






40. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






44. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






49. Calories per gram in carbs






50. 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






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