Vitamins and Minerals Crossword

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  1. 2. A trace mineral. Function: growth, reproduction. Deficiency: hypogonadism. Toxicity: lowered appetite. Food sources: seafood, meat. Cool: pennies are made from zinc.
  2. 7. A major mineral. Function: bone health. Deficiency: muscle weakness. Toxicity: diahrrea. Food sources: dark chocolate, nuts. Cool: deficiency symptoms can mimic depression in some people.
  3. 9. Not a vitamin or mineral. Function: nutrient transport, waste removal. Deficiency: dehydration. Toxicity: hyponatremia. Food sources: water, juice. Cool facts: dihydrogen monoxide :)
  4. 10. Water soluble. Function: coenzyme in energy metabolism. Deficiency: Ariboflavinosis. Toxicity: uncommon. Food sources: dairy, enriched foods. Cool facts: able to be destroyed by UV light.
  5. 11. Water soluble. Function: coenzyme in energy production. Deficiency: microcytic anemia. Toxicity: nerve degeneration. Food sources: fortified cereals, meat. Cool: involved in brain development during pregnancy.
  6. 13. A trace mineral. Function: bone and tooth formation. Deficiency: cavities. Toxicity: Fluorosis. Food sources: drinking water, seafood. Cool: added to drinking water and toothpaste.
  7. 14. Fat-soluble. Function: blood clotting. Deficiency: hemorrhaging. Toxicity: not common. Food sources: Green leafy vegetables, legumes. Cool: commonly given orally to newborns after birth.
  8. 16. Water soluble. Function: antioxidant, wound healing. Deficiency: scurvy. Toxicity: Nausea. Food sources: kiwi, citrus fruits, strawberries. Cool: often put in iron supplements for anemic people.
  9. 19. A major mineral. Function: bone health, nerve transmission. Deficiency: osteoporosis. Toxicity: constipation. Food sources: dairy. Cool: women require more.
  10. 20. A trace mineral. Function: in hemoglobin. Deficiency: microcytic anemia. Toxicity: hemachromatosis. Food sources: meat, beans. Cool: anemia more common in women.
  11. 22. Fat-soluble. Function: antioxidant. Toxicity: interfere with Vitamin K. Food source: vegetable oils. Cool fact: deficiency is rare.
  12. 23. Water soluble. Function: coenzyme in energy metabolism. Deficiency: Pernicious anemia. Toxicity: not common. Food sources: animal products.cool: deficiency common in vegans.
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  1. 1. A major mineral. Function: bone health, phospholipids. Deficiency: not common. Toxicity: constipation. Food sources: eggs, dairy. Cool: second most common mineral in the body!
  2. 3. Water soluble. Function: coenzyme in energy production. Deficiency: Pellagra (4D's) Toxicity: Niacin Flush. Food sources: Meats, mushrooms. Cool: People with anorexia are mainly the ones effected.
  3. 4. Fat soluble. Function: vision and skin integrity (epithelial cells). Deficiency: Xeropthalmia. Toxicity: carotenemia. Food sources: yellow or orange vegetables and dairy products. Cool: carotenemia makes your skin orange.
  4. 5. Function: electrolyte. Deficiency: not common. Toxicity: hyperchloremia. Food sources: sauces, proccesed foods. Cool: foods that taste salty have both chloride and sodium NaCl.
  5. 6. Water soluble. Function: coenzyme in energy metabolism. Deficiency: burning feet syndrome. Toxicity: uncommon. Food sources: whole grains, seeds. Cool: is a B vitamin (B5).
  6. 8. Function: electrolyte. Deficiency: hyponatremia. Toxicity: hypernatremia. Food sources: canned foods, table salt. Cool: DASH diet heart healthy.
  7. 12. Water soluble. Function: gluconeogenesis. Deficiency: comes from eating raw eggs. Toxicity: not common. Food sources: egg yolks. Cool: can be synthesized in the gut.
  8. 14. Fat-soluble. Function: bone strength. Deficiency: rickets. Toxicity: hypercalcemia. Food sources: dairy, fish. Cool: "sunshine vitamin"
  9. 15. A trace mineral. Function: thyroid horomone. Deficiency: goiter. Toxicity: goiter. Food sources: iodized salt. Cool: iodine can sterilize.
  10. 17. Water soluble. Function: coenzyme in energy metabolism. Deficiency: megaloblastic anemia. Toxicity: vitamin B12 deficiency. Food sources: green leafy veggies, orange juice. Cool: need goes up when you're pregnant.
  11. 18. Water soluble. Function: coenzyme in energy metabolism. Deficiency: Beri-Beri. Toxicity: not common. Food sources: pork, whole grains. Cool: B vitamin (B1)
  12. 21. Function: electrolyte. Deficiency: hypokalemia. Toxicity: Hyperkalemia. Food sources: potatoes, bananas. Cool: can balance out sodium.