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Nutrients Basics

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






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






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






4. Calories per gram in carbs






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






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






7. Calories per gram in carbs






8. Calories per gram in fat






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






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






11. 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






12. 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)






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






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 Calcium - phosphorus - magnesium - need to absorb most in teenage years - if body doesn't have enough it is withdrawn from body which leads to osteoporosis






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






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






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






18. 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)






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






20. 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)






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. Takes water out of the body






23. Broken down into glucose and stored






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






25. 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






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






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






28. DK






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.)






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






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






43. 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)






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






45. 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)






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






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






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






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






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