Nutrition
Substances that are ingested, digested, absorbed, and used by the body
What is Nutrients
Absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Vitamin D
formation of teeth and bones, blood clotting, muscle contraction, heart function and nerve function
Calcium
takes up half of the plate
Vegetable and fruit
water, tea, coffee, jelly, clear fruit juice
Clear Fluids
process by which substances pass through
What is absorption
formation of substances that hold tissues together
Vitamin C
nerve function, muscle contraction and heart function
Potassium
Fresh and canned meat, poultry, fish, and eggs
Protein
high iron food
Anemia
provide energy, helps certain vitamins to be used and adds flavor to food
Blood Clotting
Vitamin K
Fluid balance, nerve function and muscle function
Sodium
should not be given a low fat diet
children
foods that increase the amt of residue and fiber in the colon to stimulate peristalsis
High Fibre
energy for the boy and fiber for bowl elimination
another name for niacin
What is Vitamin B3
Enables the red bloods cells to carry oxygen
Iron
includes all parts of the grain
Whole grain foods
aids in promoting healing
high protein
the process of taking food and fluids into the body.
Ingestion
formation of red blood cells, and protein metabolism
Folic Acid.
Growth process, healing process, healing process and immune system
Zinc
Personal Choice, Allergies, food intolerance, Culture, Religion, Finances, Appetite, Illness and Aging
Factors that affect eating and nutrition
carbs, protein, and fat are eaten at the same time each day
Diabetic Diet