Antioxidants

2. Oranges, lemons and limes provide a good source of
5. Antioxidant Vitamin E protects the cells
6. Beta Carotene converted to Vitamin A in the intestinal mucosa and
8. Nuts, plant oils, leafy green vegetables, and wheat germ are a good source of
10. transfers energy from light to nerve impulses to help vision
13. Dark orange fruits and vegetables are a good source of
15. Able to neutralize reactive oxygen molecules to reduce oxidative damage

1. Symptoms appear when Vitamin C intake is below 10 mg per day
3. Vitamin C helps to maintain
4. Vitamin A deficiency causes
7. Vitamin C helps to absorb
9. Carotenoids are stored here causing yellow-orange skin color
11. Beef, Carrots and Mustard Greens are a good source of
12. highly reactive molecule causing oxidative damage
14. unconverted and circulate in blood to reach tissues for antioxidant function