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- 2. is a carotenoid and is found in yellow-orange fruits and vegetables and may reduce the risk of certain cancers, protect eyes, and slow the aging process
- 5. the scientific name for this vitamin is tocopherol, which loosely translated, means "life"
- 7. Vitamin B1 is also known as
- 9. is a water-soluble vitamin, also called pyridoxine, is a coenzyme that plays a vital role in protein and fat metabolism
- 11. protein and vitamin D boost ____ utilization
- 13. the active form of ____ is called retinal and is only found in animal foods
- 14. is a water-soluble vitamin found almost exclusively in animal products
- 15. Vitamin B2 is also known as
- 16. is also known as ascorbic acid
- 18. is an electrolyte that helps maintain acid-base balance, muscular contraction, and nerve transmission. Excessive amounts can increase blood pressure
- 19. is a carotenoid that protects against cataracts and macular degeneration and is found in green leafy and orange vegetables and fruits, especially spinach, green bell peppers, oranges, and in egg yolks
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- 1. the vitamin helps to prevent osteoporosis and can be synthesized by bacteria in the intestine
- 3. is a positively charged electrolyte inside of cells that helps to regulate heartbeat and is found in fruits and vegetables like bananas and potatoes
- 4. one of the best sources of ____ is sunlight
- 6. vitamin c increases the absorption of this mineral
- 8. Preformed vitamin A comes from ____ sources
- 10. this mineral is considered an antioxidant
- 12. cumin works as an anti-inflammatory and is found in turmeric
- 17. Vitamin B3 is also known as
- 19. is a carotenoid and reduces the risk of prostate cancer and heart disease