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vitamins and minerals termed 'essential'
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vitamins and minerals that when deficient in the body, cause disorders
ex: A,B,C,D,and E ex: calcium, chlorine, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and sodium |
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trace elements
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agents that the body requires to run various enzymatic reactions ONLY needed in SMALL amounts
ex: cobalt, copper, iodine, selenium, manganese, and zinc |
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given during pregnancy because it has been found to reduce birth defects in the nervous system of the fetus
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folic acid
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suppliment for persons never exposed to the sun
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vitamin D
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suppliment for heavy menstrual periods
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Iron
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what year was the first vitamin discovered and why are vitamins assigned letters?
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1911, because scientists did not know the chemical structure of vitamins
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why is dietary intake of vitamins essential?
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body can not synthesize (make) vitamins and if any of these substances are inadequate, a deficiency results
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RDA
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recommended daily allowance
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