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Nutrients Basics

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






2. Blood is __% water






3. Body is ___% water






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






5. 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






6. 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)






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






9. Takes water out of the body






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






11. 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






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






13. Promotes growth - promotes health skin & hair - helps eyes adjust to darkness - helps body resist infection - (dairy products - SPINACH - carrots - pumpkin - winter squash cantaloupe peaches - ect.)






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






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






16. 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)






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






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






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






20. 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)






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






22. 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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Promotes growth - promotes health skin & hair - helps eyes adjust to darkness - helps body resist infection - (dairy products - SPINACH - carrots - pumpkin - winter squash cantaloupe peaches - ect.)






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






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






31. Broken down into glucose and stored






32. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






37. 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)






38. 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)






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






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






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






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






43. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






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






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






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






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