Vitamins & Minerals Flashcards

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What are some sources of Vitamin A and what does the body use it for?

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Sources: carrots, pumpkins, eggs
Use: helps vision, helps for maintaince of the teeth, bones and cells

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What are some sources of Vitamin C and what does the body use it for?

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Sources: fruits, vegetables
Use: maintenance of the teeth and cells, keeps connective tissues strong

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What are some sources of Vitamin D and what does the body use it for?

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Sources: oily fish, meat, sunlight
Use: helps with the absorption of calcium making our bones strong

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What are some sources of calcium and what does the body use it for?

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Sources: milk, cheese
Use: strengthen/maintains bones and teeth

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What are some sources of irons and what does the body use it for?

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Sources: dried fruit, nuts, seeds
Use: to transport oxygen around the body, keeps blood healthy

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