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Nutrients Basics

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






2. Blood is __% water






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






4. Calories per gram in carbs






5. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






7. 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






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






9. Blood is __% water






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






11. 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)






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






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






14. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






15. Calories per gram in carbs






16. 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.)






17. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Takes water out of the body






29. 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)






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






31. Broken down into glucose and stored






32. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






38. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






39. 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






40. 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)






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






42. Broken down into glucose and stored






43. 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






44. 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






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






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






47. Calories per gram in fat






48. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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







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