Vitamins and Minerals

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  1. 2. This mineral makes oxygen carrying proteins (Hemoglobin) for red blood cells
  2. 6. This mineral is needed for strong bones and teeth, healthy nerve function, squeezing and relaxing muscles, and for regular heart beat
  3. 9. Promotes good vision and is needed for reproduction and breastfeeding
  4. 10. Vitamins A,D,E,K are ______ soluble
  5. 11. Vitamins B and C are ______ soluble
  6. 12. A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence that is essential to the nutrition of humans, animals, and plants.
  7. 14. Food sources of this vitamin include milk, cheese, whole grains green leafy vegetables fish, eggs
  8. 18. This vitamin helps regulate blood pressure, reproduction, muscle contraction
  9. 19. Food sources of this vitamin include kale, collard greens, spinach, turnips, beets, brussels sprouts
  10. 20. Food sources of this vitamin include sunlight and fortified milk
  11. 21. This vitamins helps nerve tissue, the digestive system, and energy
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  1. 1. Made from plants or animals
  2. 3. A component of teeth and bones, helps prevent dental cavities
  3. 4. This vitamin aids in wound healing and cell function and in the formation of collagen and iron absorption
  4. 5. Organic substances that are essential for normal growth and activity of the body
  5. 7. Minerals needed in smaller quantities in the body.
  6. 8. Food sources of this vitamin include milk, legumes, whole grains, fish, poultry
  7. 13. Minerals needed in larger quantities in the body.
  8. 15. This vitamin helps form red and white blood cells, RNA and DNA
  9. 16. Too much of something (toxic/poisonous)
  10. 17. Not enough of something (shortage)