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Nutrients Basics

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1. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






5. 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)






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






7. 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)






8. 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)






9. Blood is __% water






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






11. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






23. DK






24. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






41. 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)






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






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






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






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






46. Blood is __% water






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






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






49. DK






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







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