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23 Cards in this Set
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Vitamin A
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Needed for nomral growth/vistion, for healthy teeth, nails, bones, & glands
Found in fish liver oils, dairy products, liver, dark veggies |
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Beta Carotene
(Pro Vitamin A) |
Converted into Vitamin A only as the body needs it
Found in yellow & orange fruits & veggies |
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Thiamine
Vitamin B1 |
Needed for healthy nervous system, muscle tone, normal digestion, & energy
Found in Brewer's yeast, wheat germ, liver, whole-grain cereals, nuts, pork, & beef |
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Riboflavin
Vitamin B2 |
Necessary for good vision, skin, nails, & hair
Found in Brewer's yeast, liver, leafy veggies, whole-grain breads, & milk |
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Naicin
Vitamin B3 |
Helps release energy, necesary for healthy nervous/digestive systems
Found in lean meats, poultry, fish, & peanuts |
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Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin B5 |
Important for healthy skin/nerves, to release energy, maintain healthy digestive tract
Found in organ meants, brewer's yeast, egg yolks, whole-grain cereals |
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Pyridoxine
Vitamin B6 |
Essential for production of antibodies, nerve tissue, red blood cells, and for metabolism of fats. Helps regulate body fluids
Found in organ meats, whole-grain cereals, & bananas |
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Vitamin B12
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Essential for normal function of all body cells, including brain & nerve cells
Found in liver, kidney, muscle meats, fish, & dairy products |
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Biotin
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B-Complex Vitamin essential to metabolism of fats, carbs, & proteins
Found in beef liver, egg yolks, whole-grain cereals, brewer's yeast, & milk |
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Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C |
Essential for healthy teeth, bones, red blood cells
Found in citrus fruits/juices, tomatoes, green peppers, & strawberries |
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Vitamin D
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IMportant for bones & teeth, body tissue & cartilage. Valuable to nervous system/heart & to blood-clotting
Found in fish liver oil, eggs, & sunshine |
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Tocopherol
Vitamin E |
Helps protect unsaturated fats from abnormal breakdown & helps to prolong the life of RBC.
Found in veggie oils, wheat germ, whole-grain cereals, green veggies, seeds, & nuts |
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Folic Acid
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Part of B-Compled. Essential for normal metabolism of growing cells/tissues
Found in green leafy veggies, liver, & Brewer's yeast |
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Calcium
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Essential for strong teeth/bones & helps maintain blood/muscle/nervous systems function
Found in milk, dairy products, green leafy veggies, dried peas & beans |
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Copper
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Needed to utilize iron & for development of bones, nervous, & connective tissue
Found in liver, whole-grain cereals, almonds, greenleafy veggies, dried peas/beans, seafood, kidney, & egg yolk |
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Iodine
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helps regulate your metabolism & important for properly functioning thyroid gland
Found in seafood & iodized salt |
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Iron
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Develops quality of your blood, increases resistance to stress/disease, & important for properly functioning muscles
Found in liver, oysters, heart, lean meat, tongue, egg yolk, wheat germ, fish, & green leafy veggies |
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Magnesium
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Essential for healthy nerves/muscles & for producing energy. Also important for strong teeth/bones
Found in green veggies, wheat germ, soybeans, figs, corn, apples, & almonds |
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Manganese
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Activates enzymes in your body, important for properly functioning reproductive organs
Found in whole-grain cereals, egg yolds, green veggies, wheat germ, nuts, & beans |
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Phosphorus
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Important for growth, cell maintenance, producing energy, muscle healthy, tooth development, kidney function, & the transference of nerve impulses
Found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs, whole grains, seeds, nuts, milk & cheese |
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Potassium
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Essential for proper growth, muscle contractions, alkalinity & healthy skin. Unites w/ phosphorus to send oxygen to your brain
Found in green leafy veggies, oranges, whole grains, sunflower seeds, nuts, meats, mint leaves, potatoes, & bananas |
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Selenium
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A natural antioxidant that regulates various metabolic processes
FOund in cereal bran/germ, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, tuna, brewer's yeast & corn oil |
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Zinc
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Essential for your general growth & proper development of your reproductive organs
Found in shellfish, nuts, liver, kidney, egg yolks, milk, & whole-grain cereals |
