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Nutrients Basics

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






2. 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)






3. DK






4. Calories per gram in carbs






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






6. 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






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






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






9. Takes water out of the body






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






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






12. Blood is __% water






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






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






15. Calories per gram in fat






16. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






20. 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.)






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






22. 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






23. 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






24. 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






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






26. 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)






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






28. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






46. 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)






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






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






49. 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)






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