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Nutrients Basics

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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






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






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






7. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






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






11. 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)






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






14. 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)






15. 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)






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






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






18. Calories per gram in carbs






19. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






31. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






33. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






35. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Blood is __% water






43. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






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






47. 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






48. 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)






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






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