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Nutrients Basics

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1. 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






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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)






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






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






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






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






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. DK






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. Calories per gram in fat






26. 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






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






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






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






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






31. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






40. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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






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






49. Calories per gram in fat






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