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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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






9. 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)






10. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






11. 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)






12. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Blood is __% water






22. DK






23. 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)






24. 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






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






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






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






28. 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)






29. Responsible for body's use of energy (saltwater fish - iodized salt)






30. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






33. Calories per gram in fat






34. 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)






35. 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)






36. 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






37. 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.)






38. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






39. Broken down into glucose and stored






40. Calories per gram in carbs






41. Responsible for body's use of energy (saltwater fish - iodized salt)






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






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






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






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






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






47. Body is ___% water






48. 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)






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






50. 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