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Nutrients Basics

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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






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






6. 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)






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






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






9. Takes water out of the body






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






11. 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)






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






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






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






15. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






19. Calories per gram in fat






20. Blood is __% water






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






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






23. DK






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






25. 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






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






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






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






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






31. 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)






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






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






34. Takes water out of the body






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






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






37. Calories per gram in carbs






38. 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






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






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






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






42. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






46. Blood is __% water






47. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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