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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






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






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






6. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






11. Takes water out of the body






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






13. 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






14. Body is ___% water






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






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






17. 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






18. 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)






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis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






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






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






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






25. Broken down into glucose and stored






26. Calories per gram in fat






27. 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.)






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






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






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






31. 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)






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






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






34. 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.)






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






45. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






49. Calories per gram in carbs






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