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Nutrients Basics

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






2. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






6. DK






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






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






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






10. Takes water out of the body






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






12. 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






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






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






15. 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)






16. 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)






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






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






19. 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.)






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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






27. 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)






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






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






30. DK






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






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






33. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






35. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






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






45. 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






46. 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)






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






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






49. 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)






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