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Nutrients Basics

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1. 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






2. 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.)






3. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






6. 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






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






8. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






9. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






10. Broken down into glucose and stored






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






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






16. 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)






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






18. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. DK






30. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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)






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






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






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