Nutrient Review
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- 4. Lack of iodine produces a disease called ________
- 8. Dextrose, maltose, and fructose are forms of _________
- 10. Lack of calcium resulting in porous, fragile bones
- 12. The main type of sugar in your blood, and main source of energy. Too much will convert to fat
- 15. Iron and protein make up ________, an important part of red blood cells
- 18. Mineral important for health of the nervous system and muscles
- 20. A lack of iron marked by fatigue and weakness
- 23. This amino acid in turkey may help you sleep
- 25. Sodium chloride
- 26. There are two types of carbohydrates: simple and __________
- 27. There are two types of ________, complete and incomplete
- 31. This food group provides simple carbohydrates
- 33. A disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin B1
- 34. Found in seafood and iodized salt
- 35. Acronym for Recommended Dietary Allowance
- 37. Vitamin A is necessary for good night __________
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- 1. Gives vitamin A rich foods their yellow-orange color
- 2. Most abundant mineral in the body; best source is dairy products
- 3. Mineral that aids calcium in building healthy bones and teeth
- 5. Disease resulting from a lack of vitamin D
- 6. Vitamin D is known as the ________ vitamin
- 7. Body's preferred source of energy
- 9. A deficiency of niacin
- 11. A disease caused by lack of vitamin C
- 13. Vitamin K helps blood to ______ properly
- 14. Swelling due to an excess of sodium in the body
- 16. Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride are examples of ______________ needed to regulate fluids
- 17. A,D,E,K are ________ soluble vitamins
- 19. Helps regulate body temperature
- 21. Vitamin B1
- 22. Measures energy
- 24. Vitamin E works as an ________ to protect cell membranes, vitamin A, and use of energy foods
- 28. May help lower cholesterol and helps body maintain healthy nerves and digestion
- 29. Found in green leafy vegetables, ________ acid is essential for the pregnant mother and developing fetus
- 30. Another name for vitamin C is ___________ acid
- 31. Richest source of energy
- 32. Mineral that helps in healing wounds, protecting against disease, and aids in growth and reproduction
- 33. This B vitamin is mainly found in animal products
- 36. Essential ________ acids must be supplied by the diet