Nutrient Review

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