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Nutrients Basics

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1. DK






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






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






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






5. 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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






12. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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)






21. DK






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






23. 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.)






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






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






26. Takes water out of the body






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






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






29. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. Blood is __% water






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






37. Takes water out of the body






38. 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






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






40. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






41. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






42. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions