Vitamin C
Across
- 3. A chemical compound containing carbon that we need in tiny amounts, but cannot produce enough of
- 5. Another name for vitamin C (__________ acid)
- 9. Your body's ability to fight off infection or disease
- 10. The four fat soluble vitamins
Down
- 1. How does the human body get rid of extra vitamin C?
- 2. Ancient Egyptians applied this to their eyes to treat night blindness because it is rich in vitamin A
- 4. Something that inhibits harmful chemical reactions in your body
- 6. Vitamin C is needed to make this protein, which is important for helping wounds heal
- 7. A disease caused by lack of vitamin C that results in swollen, bleeding gums and bone malformation
- 8. The number of milligrams of vitamin C you should ingest per day