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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






11. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






13. 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)






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






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






16. 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)






17. 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)






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






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






20. 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






21. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






22. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






24. Calories per gram in carbs






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






26. 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






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






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






29. Blood is __% water






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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)






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






50. 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)







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