Vitamins, Minerals, & Water
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- 3. Not enough of something or a shortage.
- 7. Another name for vitamin B9
- 8. This mineral is a macro mineral. It can be obtained from milk/dairy products, whole grains, & dark green/leafy vegetables.
- 9. This micro mineral helps make red blood cells & helps our muscles store & use oxygen. It can be obtained from red meat, spinach, black beans, & dried fruit.
- 10. This is caused by excessively over-hydrating.
- 12. Large or big amount
- 13. This electrolyte maintains fluid balance & blood pressure in the body.
- 14. Minerals that help maintain fluid balance in the body.
- 16. Dissolves in water.
- 17. This electrolyte maintains regular heartbeat & prevents muscle cramps.
- 18. Small or tiny amount
- 19. Dissolves in fat.
- 20. This vitamin can be obtained from sunlight or milk/dairy products. It is fat-soluble. It is essential for bone & teeth health.
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- 1. This regulates body temperature through perspiration.
- 2. This vitamin protects the body against infection & can be found in citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, & tomatoes.
- 4. There are this many calories in vitamins, minerals, and water.
- 5. This is caused by a vitamin C deficiency.
- 6. This vitamin helps blood clot normally & can be obtained from dark green/leafy vegetables. It is fat-soluble.
- 11. We should be drinking at least this many cups of water a day.
- 15. This can happen when there is a deficiency of calcium in the body.