Vitamins and Minerals

3. A vitamin that helps the body absorb iron; a deficiency can cause scurvy.
6. A deficiency of this vitamin can cause Beriberi.
7. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause this type of anemia.
9. Vitamin that is part of the B vitamin group; can help with healthy hair, skin, and nails.
11. A component of hemoglobin in red blood cells
13. Essential in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.
16. Vitamin K helps to ___ your blood.
17. This mineral helps to maintain fluid balance and is found in abundance in processed foods.
18. This mineral was added to salt in the 1920's, so deficiencies in the U.S. are rare.
19. Helps the body regulate muscle and nerve function.

1. Synthesized by the sun; works with calcium to build strong bones.
2. This electrolyte plays a key role in maintaining a normal heartbeat.
4. Added to toothpaste and many municipal water supplies to help strengthen bones and teeth.
5. This mineral works with phosphorus to help strengthen bones and teeth.
8. Vitamin A helps with this, especially at night.
10. Another name for Vitamin B12, which helps the body produce red blood cells and DNA.
12. Sodium, potassium, and chloride are a group of minerals called this.
13. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are ____ soluble.
14. B vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin help your body create this from foods.
15. A mineral that is a component of stomach acid.