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Nutrients Basics

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1. DK






2. 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






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






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






5. 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






6. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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






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






18. Takes water out of the body






19. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






23. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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)






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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. DK






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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)






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






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






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






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






49. Calories per gram in carbs






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