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Nutrients Basics

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






2. 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






3. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






9. Calories per gram in carbs






10. 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)






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






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






13. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






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






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. Blood is __% water






20. Takes water out of the body






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






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






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






24. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






25. 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.)






26. DK






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






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. Body is ___% water






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






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






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






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






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






39. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






43. DK






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






45. 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)






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






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






48. Synthesis of blood cells - other metabolic reactions






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






50. 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






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