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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






9. 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)






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






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






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






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






14. Blood is __% water






15. Blood is __% water






16. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






20. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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)






28. 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.)






29. 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)






30. DK






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






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






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






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






35. 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






36. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






40. 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






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






42. 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






43. 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.)






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






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






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






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






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






49. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






50. 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)