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Nutrients Basics

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1. DK






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






3. 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






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






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






6. Calories per gram in fat






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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






14. 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)






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






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






17. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. Body is ___% water






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






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






26. 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)






27. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






30. Calories per gram in carbs






31. 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)






32. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






34. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






35. 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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.)






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. Body is ___% water






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






48. 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)






49. 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






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