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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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)






21. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






23. Blood is __% water






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






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






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. Takes water out of the body






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






30. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






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






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






34. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






38. 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






39. 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






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






41. 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






42. 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)






43. DK






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. 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)






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