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- 4. Needed to make a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, which controls growth.
- 5. Needed for normal blood clotting. It is found in dark green leafy vegetables, peas, cauliflower and in whole grains.
- 7. Substances that protect body cells and the immune system from harmful chemicals in the air, certain foods and tobacco.
- 8. A severe nutrient shortage.
- 12. Along with iron, is important for healthy red blood cells, it also helps build muscles.
- 14. Needed for wound healing; for development of blood vessels, bones, teeth and other tissues; and for minerals to be used by the body.
- 17. People who do not eat meat, poultry or fish; some do not eat milk products or eggs.
- 18. Works with calcium in making bones and teeth.
- 19. Needed for good vision, healthy skin, strong bones and would healing. Found in yellow, orange and green vegetables.
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- 1. Needed for using protein, fat and carbohydrates and for keeping your eyes, skin and mouth healthy. Found in foods like whole grain and enriched cereals and breads, meat and beans.
- 2. Helps you grow, taste, make proteins, and heal wounds.
- 3. foods made from more than one food group. (Example: pizza, spaghetti, soups, etc.)
- 6. An abnormal, physical response to certain foods by the body’s immune system.
- 8. Foods that are low or moderate in calories yet rich in important nutrients.
- 9. A process in which some nutrients lost as a result of processing are added back to the product.
- 10. The mineral we need most. It makes bones and teeth strong and sturdy. Found in milk products.
- 11. Needed for using calcium and phosphorus to build bones and teeth. Added to most milk.
- 13. Helps to preserve the cell tissue. It is found in a wide variety of foods and most people can't get enough.
- 15. Helps bones and muscles do their work and helps turn food in to energy. You get this mineral from nuts, seeds and dark green vegetables.
- 16. Also important for strong bones and teeth. It helps prevent cavities.
- 20. Carries oxygen in your blood.