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- 3. a B vitamin that reduces the risk of neural tube defects in children
- 7. vitamins B and C
- 9. Substances that prevent damage to cells from highly reactive, unstable molecules called “free radicals.”
- 10. Science devoted to the study of dietary needs for food and the effects of food on organisms.
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- 1. chemical compounds produced by plants, generally to help them resist fungi, bacteria and plant virus infections
- 2. Nutrients required in very small amounts: vitamins and minerals
- 4. vitamins A, D, E, and K
- 5. Nutrients required in the greatest amounts: water, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
- 6. this vitamin is essential for health and assets with better absorption of calcium, formation and maintenance of strong bones, and enhanced immunity
- 8. foods that meet strict criteria set by the USDA