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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Body is ___% water






8. Blood is __% water






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






10. 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)






11. 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






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






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






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






15. 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






16. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






21. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






22. Calories per gram in fat






23. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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)






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






34. Body is ___% water






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






36. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






38. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






41. DK






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






43. 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






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






45. 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






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






47. 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






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






49. 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






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