Fat-Soluble Vitamins
This vitamin helps with vision and maintaining healthy skin.
Vitamin A
This vitamin is important for collagen formation and immune function.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
This mineral is the most abundant in the body and builds strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
This mineral is needed for healthy red blood cell formation.
Iron
A deficiency in Vitamin C causes this disease with bleeding gums and poor wound healing.
Scurvy
Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” it helps the body absorb calcium.
Vitamin D
This vitamin is crucial for preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy.
Folic Acid (Folate)
This mineral helps regulate fluid balance and muscle contraction.
Sodium
This mineral is part of thyroid hormones that control metabolism.
Iodine
A deficiency in Vitamin D causes soft, weak bones in children known as ____.
Rickets
This vitamin acts as an antioxidant and protects cell membranes.
Vitamin E
A deficiency in this vitamin causes pernicious anemia.
Vitamin B12
This mineral works with calcium to form strong bones and teeth.
Phosphorus
This mineral helps the immune system and wound healing.
Zinc
Lack of iron can lead to this condition.
Anemia
A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to bleeding disorders.
Vitamin K
This vitamin helps convert food into energy and is known as “thiamine.”
Vitamin B1
This mineral helps relax muscles and supports nerve function.
Magnesium
This trace mineral acts as an antioxidant and supports thyroid function.
Selenium
A lack of iodine can cause this swelling in the neck area.
Goiter
Which two fat-soluble vitamins are most involved in bone health?
Vitamins D and K
This water-soluble vitamin helps the body use fats, proteins, and carbs for energy.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Too much of this mineral can cause high blood pressure.
Sodium
This mineral strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent cavities.
Fluoride
A deficiency in Thiamine (B1) causes this neurological condition.
Beriberi