Vitamins and Minerals

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  1. 5. a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body's tissues
  2. 6. any of a group of compounds occurring mainly in citrus fruits and black currants, formerly regarded as vitamins.
  3. 7. an orange or red plant pigment found in carrots and many other plant structures. It is a terpenoid hydrocarbon with several isomers, including beta-carotene.
  4. 8. an essential nutrient water-soluble crucial for DNA synthesis, cell division, and red blood cell formation
  5. 11. It is used to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels
  6. 12. food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.
  7. 15. a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products.
  8. 18. It promotes growth and helps synthesize vital substances
  9. 20. a chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms.
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  1. 1. a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
  2. 2. a compound involved as a coenzyme in oxidation–reduction reactions in cells. It is a tripeptide derived from glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine.
  3. 3. Known as vitamin C, a water-soluble nutrient and essential for human health
  4. 4. the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease (in technical use often taken to exclude surgery).
  5. 9. a water-soluble essential nutrient that enables the body to convert carbohydrates into energy and supports nerve, muscle, and heart functions.
  6. 10. This helps the body make fats and glycogen
  7. 13. a vitamin in the B complex which is essential for metabolic energy production. It is present in milk, eggs, liver, and green vegetables
  8. 14. the property of being able to survive and grow
  9. 16. a synthetic, stable form of Vitamin B9 essential for producing new cells, DNA synthesis, and brain/spine development. Critical for preventing birth defects
  10. 17. a yellow compound found in green and yellow vegetables, egg yolk, and fish-liver oil which is essential for growth and for vision
  11. 19. something that is added to something else in order to improve it