vitamins and minerals

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  1. 2. A trace mineral necessary for producing thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism.
  2. 5. A substance that protects the body from oxidative damage, like Vitamin E.
  3. 9. A major mineral found in bones, cell membranes, and involved in genetic material.
  4. 11. A B-vitamin that helps the body make fats and glycogen.
  5. 13. A trace mineral essential for the production of red blood cells and oxygen transport.
  6. 16. D: A fat-soluble vitamin that works with calcium to form bones and teeth.
  7. 17. A trace mineral that works with Vitamin E to protect body tissue from oxidative damage.
  8. 18. A major mineral involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions and bone health.
  9. 19. The addition of nutrients to food to prevent or correct deficiencies, like vitamin D in milk.
  10. 20. A precursor of Vitamin A, found in orange and dark green fruits and vegetables.
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  1. 1. A B-vitamin that helps cells divide and form new cells.
  2. 3. A major mineral important for bone and teeth health and nerve function.
  3. 4. A major mineral that helps maintain fluid balance and is critical for heart function.
  4. 6. Naturally occurring compounds in plants that promote health, often with antioxidant or anti-inflammatory properties.
  5. 7. The active form of Vitamin A, found in animal products.
  6. 8. A major mineral that helps maintain fluid balance and regulates body temperature.
  7. 10. The process of adding back nutrients that were lost during food processing, like B-vitamins in refined grains.
  8. 12. A: A fat-soluble vitamin important for vision, skin health, and immune function.
  9. 14. A major mineral important for fluid balance and stomach acid production.
  10. 15. A trace mineral that supports immune function and enzyme activity.