Antioxidants

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Across
  1. 2. Oranges, lemons and limes provide a good source of
  2. 5. Antioxidant Vitamin E protects the cells
  3. 6. Beta Carotene converted to Vitamin A in the intestinal mucosa and
  4. 8. Nuts, plant oils, leafy green vegetables, and wheat germ are a good source of
  5. 10. transfers energy from light to nerve impulses to help vision
  6. 13. Dark orange fruits and vegetables are a good source of
  7. 15. Able to neutralize reactive oxygen molecules to reduce oxidative damage
Down
  1. 1. Symptoms appear when Vitamin C intake is below 10 mg per day
  2. 3. Vitamin C helps to maintain
  3. 4. Vitamin A deficiency causes
  4. 7. Vitamin C helps to absorb
  5. 9. Carotenoids are stored here causing yellow-orange skin color
  6. 11. Beef, Carrots and Mustard Greens are a good source of
  7. 12. highly reactive molecule causing oxidative damage
  8. 14. unconverted and circulate in blood to reach tissues for antioxidant function