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nutrients and vitamin and the role they play in our daily lives.

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b vitamins8 different vitamin that work together
calcium and phosphoruswork together to build strong bones and teeth
carbohydratesfoods containing sugar and starch.
fats and oilsshould be found in less that one-fourth of the foods that you eat.
iodinea lack of the mineral can cause a goiter.
irona mineral that keeps your blood healthy.
magnesiuma mineral you need more of when you are involved in strenuous activities.`
phosphorusa mineral that work with calcium to make strong teeth and bones.
proteinsprovide your body with material for growth and repair.
sodiuma mineral found in (not added to) table salt.
vitamin Aa vitamin that your body can manufacture from carotene.
vitamin Ca water soluble vitamin that you need daily
vitamin Dthe sunshine vitamin
vitamin Ka fat-soluable that helps your blood to clot
calciumthe most common mineral found in your body
nutrientssubstance found in food that helps your body grow and develop.
energythe ability to do work.
mineralsnutrients from the soil that are found in many foods
milkthe best source of calcium.
malnutritionanother name for poor nutrition
balance dietcontaining all of the nutrients necessary to keep you healthy.
caloriethe measurement of the amount of energy in food.
metabolismthe process that which your body produces and uses food
osteoporosisa disease in which the bone of adult becomes fuill of holes and thus are fragile and easily factured.
ricketsa disease in which the bones soften and may even bend causing irregular growth and deformities
anemiaa disease caused by a lack of vitamin D
oilsfats that are liquid at room temperature
animal fatssolid at room temperature
unsaturated fatsoils such as vegatable oils or fish oils
saturated fatsanimal fats, palm oil, and coconut oil

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