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Vitamins and minerals
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- 1Vitamins B3 NiacinFound in most foods, but especially meat
- 2Vitamin EFound in vegetable oils, seed and vegetables
- 3Vitamin AFor healthy skin and body linings. For growth and development, vision and for the immune system
- 4Vitamin KEssential for clotting blood and for normal bone structure
- 5Vitamin B1 ThiaminFound in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, meat(especially pork), nuts and fortified breakfast cereals
- 6Folate/folic acidFor the formation of blood cells, important6 during pregnancy. For the nervous system
- 7Vitamin B12Important for blood, nerves and helps release the energy from food
- 8Vitamin CFound in fresh fruits especially citrus and berries, green vegetables, tomatoes & potatoes
- 9Vitamin DHelps the body to use calcium and also phosphorus. Also for healthy bone structure
- 10Vitamin B6Found in beef, white fish, poultry, eggs, whole grains and some vegetables
- 11Vitamin B2 RiboflavinFound in milk, eggs, rice, fortified breakfast cereals, green leafy vegetables and liver
- 12IronFor red blood cells, normal metabolism, excretion, and a healthy immune system
- 13FluorideFor healthy bones and teeth as it works with other minerals
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- Flashcards on Vitamins and minerals , created by Sophie McDermott on 09/02/2017.
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