Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Carry certain vitamins and give energy

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Fats

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Body’s chief source of energy

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Carbohydrates

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Chemical compounds made up of amino acids

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Proteins

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Chemical compounds to make the eys adapt to darkness

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Vitamin A

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Promote the growth and proper mineralization of bones and teeth

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Vitamin D

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Dietary antioxidant. Significantly reduces the harmful effects of oxygen on normal body functions

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Vitamin E

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Blood clotting vitamin. Make a liquid called prothrombin to help blood clot properly

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Vitamin K

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In the formation and maintenance of collagen. Ascorbic acid

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Vitamin C

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Is like vitamin b but is in a much larger group called B-complex vitamins. Helps release energy from food.

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Thiamin

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Vitamin B2 is the second member of the b-complex group. Forms coenzymes to help with the break down of carbohydrates

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Bioflavin

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Helps keep the nervous system, mouth, skin, tongue tract healthy

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Niacin

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Helps nerve tissues function normally

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Vitamin B6

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Another b-complex vitamin helps the body produce normal blood cells

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Folate

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