Nutrition
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- 1. we need this mineral for healthy teeth and bones.
- 4. these give our body nutrients for growth and repair.
- 5. the muscular cavity that stores urine.
- 8. vitamin_ are pills that you take in order to improve your health when you are lacking a certain vitamin.
- 12. this food group gives us energy, an example is a banana.
- 16. A measurement of the energy content in food.
- 18. when the blood pushes very hard on the heart and blood vessels.
- 20. liquid that comes from your skin when you are hot.
- 22. toxic substances.
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- 2. vitamins and _ we need these for healing and preventing illness.
- 3. a_diet means eating from the main food groups in correct quantities.
- 6. two tubes that link the kidneys to the bladder.
- 7. sweat_ produces sweat.
- 9. a lack of this mineral can cause anaemia.
- 10. it is essential to stop us getting dehydrated, and it also helps our excretory system to eliminate waste.
- 11. it is important to _ regularly because it maintains heart and lung health.
- 13. more than necessary, too much.
- 14. these give us energy we can store and maintain our body temperature.
- 15. too much of this can cause kidney problems.
- 17. dental_ permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth, caused by excess sugar.
- 19. it is secreted from the mouth when eating and helps to break down food.
- 21. excessive fat consumption that presents a risk to health.