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Nutrients Basics

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






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






3. Takes water out of the body






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






5. Broken down into glucose and stored






6. 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






7. Takes water out of the body






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






9. Blood is __% water






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






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






12. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.)






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






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






22. 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.)






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






30. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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)






40. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






44. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






48. 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






49. 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






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