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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






4. Helps protect the body from cell damage - Vitamins A - C - E - B - (fruits - vegetables - whole grain breads and cereals - nuts)






5. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






7. Calories per gram in fat






8. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






18. Blood is __% water






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






20. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






22. Body is ___% water






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. DK






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Takes water out of the body






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






35. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






37. Calories per gram in carbs






38. Blood is __% water






39. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






41. 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)






42. 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)






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






44. 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






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






46. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






48. 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






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






50. 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)







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