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Nutrients Basics

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1. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






4. Takes water out of the body






5. 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






6. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






8. DK






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






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






11. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






12. 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)






13. 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






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. DK






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






28. 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)






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






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






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






32. 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)






33. 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)






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






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






36. 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






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






38. Calories per gram in carbs






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






41. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






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






46. Calories per gram in carbs






47. Blood is __% water






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






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






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