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






3. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






7. 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






8. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






18. Helps build strong bones and teeth - enhances calcium absorption - (fortified milk - egg yolk - salmon - mackerel - liver - produced from sunlight)






19. 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






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






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






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






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






24. DK






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






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






27. 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.)






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






29. 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)






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






31. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






33. 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






34. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






35. 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)






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






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






38. Helps build strong bones and teeth - enhances calcium absorption - (fortified milk - egg yolk - salmon - mackerel - liver - produced from sunlight)






39. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Calories per gram in carbs






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






50. Calories per gram in carbs