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Nutrients Basics

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






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






3. Calories per gram in carbs






4. 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)






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






6. 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)






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






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






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






10. 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






11. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






14. 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






15. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






20. 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






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






22. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






24. 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






25. 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






26. 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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






32. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






36. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






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






42. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






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






47. 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)






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






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






50. Body is ___% water







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