micronutrients Flashcards

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1
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what is vitamin A needed for

A

good eyesight

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2
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what is vitamin D needed for

A

helps body absorb nutrients

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3
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what is vitamin E needed for

A

keeps skin and eyes healthy

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4
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what is vitamin k needed for

A

to heal wounds and help blood clot

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5
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what is vitamin B1 needed for

A

helping the nervous system

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6
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what is B2 needed for

A

energy release from foods

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7
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what is B3 needed for

A

energy releases from foods

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8
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what is B9 needed for

A

growth and healthy babies

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9
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what is B12 needed for

A

helps the nervous system

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10
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what’s vitamin C needs for

A

protects the body from allergies and infection

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11
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what is calcium needs for

A

strong bones

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12
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what is iron needed for

A

red blood cells

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13
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what is sodium needed for

A

controls body water content

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14
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what is fibre needed for

A

helping the digestive system

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15
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what is water needed for

A

control body temp and help digestion

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