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Nutrients Basics

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






2. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






3. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






4. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






10. Blood is __% water






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






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






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






14. 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.)






15. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






19. Body is ___% water






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






32. 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






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






34. 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)






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Takes water out of the body






46. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






49. 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






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