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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. Needed in large amounts - calcium - phosphorus - magnesium






3. 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






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






8. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






9. 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)






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






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






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






13. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






25. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






30. 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)






31. Blood is __% water






32. DK






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






36. 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)






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






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






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






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. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






42. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






46. DK






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






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






49. Broken down into glucose and stored






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