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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






4. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






10. Broken down into glucose and stored






11. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






13. 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)






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






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






16. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






18. Calories per gram in fat






19. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






21. 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)






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. 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)






30. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






38. 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






39. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Calories per gram in carbs






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






49. 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)






50. Takes water out of the body