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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






4. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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)






14. 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






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






16. 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)






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






18. DK






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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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)






25. 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)






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






27. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






36. 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)






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






38. DK






39. Metabolism of amino acids and glycogen






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






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






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






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






44. 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






45. 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






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






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






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






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






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