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- 1. a condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin
- 4. nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
- 5. causes weakness, rapid breathing, and a weak heartbeat
- 8. the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down
- 9. a type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants, it can help prevent constipation, may reduce the risk of colon cancer, and may prevent heart disease
- 11. necessary for healthy red blood cells
- 12. dissolved substances that regulate many processes in your cells
- 14. made up of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
- 15. the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
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- 2. fueled by carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
- 3. vitamins that help protect healthy cells from the damage caused by normal aging process as well as from certain types of cancer
- 6. the process of maintaining a steady state inside your body
- 7. a waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products
- 10. helps with functioning of the heart and water balance
- 13. important in blood clotting and the functioning of your nervous system. it's also an essential ingredient in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth