Vitamins and Minerals Crossword

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  1. 5. this vitamin is found in mushrooms, poultry and avocados and converts our food into energy for us to use
  2. 6. this is a mineral that processes energy and is needed for muscle contraction, and is mainly found in fresh fruits and vegetables
  3. 9. the vitamin biotin converts certain nutrients into energy and strengthens our nails and hair, it can be found in nuts, eggs, and this kind of potatoes
  4. 11. the function of this vitamin is to aid energy production and it can be found in foods such as whole grain bread, dry beans and peas
  5. 12. folate vitamins, found in leafy green vegetables or kidney beans, ensures tissue growth and helps form this cell
  6. 14. this vitamin is commonly found in citrus fruits or broccoli and keeps blood vessels healthy along with aiding wounds heal
  7. 15. sodium is a mineral that can only be found in table salt unless added in manufacturing, and it is needed for this kind of water balance
  8. 16. phosphorus is a mineral commonly found in meats eggs, and poultry and its function is to aid in all cell function and keep these in our body strong
  9. 18. this mineral, found in leafy green vegetables and dairy products such as cheese and milk, carries out some of our bodies functions and keeps our bones and teeth strong
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  1. 1. vitamin K is in wheat bran, wheat germ, and egg yolks and prevents this from happening in the blood
  2. 2. vitamin E helps form red blood cells and protect them from oxygen damage and is can be found in nuts and this kind of oil
  3. 3. found in fatty fishes and fortified milk, this vitamin helps the body absorb calcium for strong bones
  4. 4. this vitamin ensures bone, skin, hair, and teeth health and is often found in dairy products and dark green vegetables
  5. 7. this b vitamin helps protect our body from infections and can be found in food sources such as liver and fish
  6. 8. it’s sources being lean meats, spinach, and eggs, riboflavin helps to release the energy our body gets from this food group
  7. 10. the mineral magnesium provides cellular energy and is required for major biological processes, to get this mineral we can eat foods like nuts, beans, and this kind of grain
  8. 13. vitamin B12 produces energy and builds red blood cells, this vitamin can be found in eggs, meat, and what kind of products
  9. 17. commonly found in meat, poultry, and fish, niacin is required to keep this system in our body healthy