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Nutrients Basics

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1. 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)






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






3. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






15. Calories per gram in fat






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






17. 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






18. Broken down into glucose and stored






19. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






22. 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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






34. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






37. 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






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






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






40. DK






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






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






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






44. Calories per gram in carbs






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






46. 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)






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






48. 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)






49. Body is ___% water






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