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3.  The process by which organisms take in and utilize food.  Consists of essential nutrients and food groups.  http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/nutrition

4.  Nutrient required for normal body functioning but cannot be made by the body.  6 types of essential nutrients ◦ Carbohydrates Carbohydrates ◦ Fats Fats ◦ Proteins Proteins ◦ Vitamins Vitamins ◦ Minerals Minerals ◦ Water Water http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/e/essential_nutri ent.htm

5.  Used by body to make glucose  Glucose gives us energy  Glucose can be used immediately or stored for later use  Carbs are found in fruit, vegetables, bread, cereal, grains http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/carbs.html

6.  Energy source  Helps body absorb vitamins  Needed for proper growth  Different types: ◦ Trans fat Trans fat ◦ Saturated fat Saturated fat ◦ Unsaturated fats Unsaturated fats

7.  Created during food processing  Hydrogenation ◦ Liquid oils are turned into semi-solid fats  Found in: ◦ vegetable shortening ◦ Margarine ◦ Cookies ◦ Donuts

8.  Contain cholesterol  Found in foods from animals & plants  Animals: ◦ Beef ◦ Pork (bacon)  Plants ◦ Coconut ◦ Palm oil

9.  “Good Fats”  Monounsaturated ◦ Nuts ◦ Vegetables ◦ Olive & vegetable oils  Polyunsaturated ◦ Soybean oil ◦ Corn oil ◦ Fish http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/fat/unsaturatedfat.html

10.  Helps build muscle  Contain amino acids ◦ “building blocks of life”  Complete Protein ◦ Provide all essential amino acids ◦ Meat ◦ Poultry ◦ Eggs ◦ Fish ◦ cheese http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html

11.  Incomplete Protein ◦ Missing one or more essential amino acids ◦ Rice ◦ Legumes  Beans & peas ◦ Tofu http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html

12.  Organic substances ◦ From plants & animals  Needed for normal growth & development  Vitamins A, B 6, B 12, C, D, E, KAB 6, B 12 CD, E, K

13.  Helps with: ◦ Vision ◦ Bone growth ◦ Cell growth  Found in: ◦ Cantaloupe ◦ Grape fruit ◦ Carrots ◦ Broccoli ◦ Spinach ◦ Eggs ◦ meat http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002400.htm

14. B6B6 ◦ Aids with protein metabolism ◦ Found in:  Fish, liver, potatoes  B 12 ◦ Build red blood cells ◦ Found in:  Fish, meat, poultry, eggs http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb6/ http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb12/

15.  Helps with: ◦ Skin health ◦ Healing wounds  Found in: ◦ Citrus fruits  Oranges, grapefruit ◦ Cantaloupe ◦ Mango ◦ Broccoli ◦ Green & red peppers ◦ Sweet potatoes http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002404.htm

16.  Vitamin D ◦ Strong bones & healthy skin ◦ Milk & sunlight  Vitamin E ◦ Antioxidants (healthy cells) ◦ Nuts, seeds, vegetable oil  Vitamin K ◦ Blood clotting ◦ Spinach, broccoli, cabbage, fish http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002407.htm http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets

17.  Inorganic ◦ Come from the Earth  Macrominerals ◦ Needed in large amounts ◦ Calcium, sodium, potassium  Trace minerals ◦ Small amounts needed ◦ iron http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/minerals.html

18.  Strong teeth & bones  Helps with muscular & nervous system  Foods: ◦ Milk ◦ Yogurt ◦ Cheese ◦ Broccoli http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/calcium/

19. RRegulates blood pressure HHelps muscles function properly FFoods: ◦T◦Table salt ◦M◦Milk ◦B◦Beets celery http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002415.htm

20.  Helps build muscle  Found in: ◦ beef ◦ Chicken ◦ Fish ◦ Bananas ◦ Potato skin ◦ Milk ◦ yogurt http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002413.htm

21.  Helps blood transport oxygen  Lack of results in anemia  Foods: ◦ Beef ◦ Poultry ◦ Fish ◦ beans http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/iron/

22.  Helps regulate body temperature  Healthy joints  Gets rid of waste http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/water.html