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14 Cards in this Set
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botanical
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plant extract used to treat or prevent illness
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dietary supplement
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non-drug substance regulated by the DSHEA
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Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA)
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primary law in the United States regulating herb and dietary supplements
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folic acid
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B vitamin that is a coenzyme in protein and nucleic acid metabolism
AKA folate |
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hemoglobin
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substance in a red blood cell that contains iron and transports oxygen and CO2
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herb
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plant with a soft stem that is used for healing or as a seasoning
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hypervitaminosis
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excess intake of vitamins
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intrinsic factor
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chemical secreted by the stomach that is required for absorption of vitamin B12
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major mineral
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inorganic compound needed by the body in amounts of 100 mg or more daily
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pernicious (megaloblastic) anemia
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usually caused by lack of secretion of intrinsic factor
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provitamin
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an inactive chemical that is converted to a vitamin in the body
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Recommeded Dietary Allowance (RDA)
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amount of vitamin or mineral needed daily to avoid a deficiency in a healthy adult
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trace mineral
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inorganic compound needed by the body in amounts of 20 mg or less daily
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vitamins
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organic compounds required by the body in small amounts
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