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- 4. Minerals like sodium and potassium that help regulate fluid balance and nerve function.
- 6. A mineral that is essential for bone and teeth health
- 8. The body's primary source of energy, found in foods like bread and pasta.
- 10. Compounds found in foods like berries and nuts that protect cells from damage.
- 12. Nutrients required in small amounts for proper body function.
- 14. A mineral found in nuts, seeds and leafy greens that supports muscle and nerve function.
- 15. Essential for hydration, digestion and temperature regulation.
- 17. An essential macronutrient used to build muscle and repair tissue.
- 19. Essential mineral that helps maintain proper heart and muscle function.
- 20. A mineral that supports the immune system and helps in wound healing.
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- 1. A simple sugar that is the body's main source of energy.
- 2. A nutrient that provides energy and helps absorb vitamins.
- 3. Organic compounds that are necessary for normal growth and nutrition.
- 5. A type of carbohydrate that aids in digestion and promoted gut health.
- 7. Inorganic nutrients that support body processes like bone health and nerve function.
- 9. Vitamin B1, found in whole grains and pork, essential for energy production.
- 11. Mineral that helps carry oxygen in the blood, found in red meat and spinach.
- 13. A fatty substance found in animal products, crucial for cell membranes but can cause heart issues in excess.
- 16. Electrolyte mineral found in salt.
- 18. A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health.
