Iron Insights
This vitamin, found in citrus fruits, increases non-heme iron absorption when eaten with iron-rich foods.
Vitamin C
This substance is the most abundant in the human body.
Water
Most of the sodium you consume comes from these types of foods you should limit.
Processed Foods
This percentage of alcohol is absorbed directly in the stomach.
20%
Alcohol is classified as this type of nervous system drug.
A depressant (or central nervous system depressant)
To boost iron absorption in a bean burrito, add this common "breakfast" vitamin C-rich beverage.
Orange Juice
Most tap water in the U.S. contains this mineral that helps prevent tooth decay.
Flouride
This major mineral works with potassium to maintain fluid balance and blood pressure.
Sodium
This enzyme, ending in "dehydrogenase," is responsible for metabolizing alcohol.
Alcohol dehydrogenase
Women who are doing this should not consume beer, wine, or liquor because alcohol passes into breast milk.
This type of iron is found exclusively in meat, poultry, and fish.
Heme Iron
Most bottled waters sold in the United States have less than the optimal amount of this mineral compared to tap water.
Flouride
The recommended daily limit for sodium intake is this many milligrams for most adults. (Give mg or the amount in teaspoon(s))
2,300 mg (1 teaspoon)
The liver can metabolize one standard drink in approximately this amount of time.
1.5 hours
Energy drinks contain this stimulant that can dangerously mask the effects of alcohol.
Caffeine
Inadequate intake of this mineral can cause fatigue and weakness.
Iron
These trendy beverages are more expensive than tap water but offer similar hydration, especially for atheletes.
Vitamin Water or Gatorade
This mineral is essential for bone health and works closely with vitamin D for absorption.
Calcium
To fully metabolize two beers, the liver needs this many hours.
3 hours
This term describes the pattern of consuming 4+ drinks (women) or 5+ drinks (men) within 2 hours.
Binge drinking
This term describes whether a nutrient in food can actually be absorbed and used by the body.
Bioavailability
This is the recommended daily water intake for adult women in cups (according to typical dietary guidelines).
9 cups (or about 2.2 liters)
This diet plan, rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy, helps lower high blood pressure.
The DASH diet
This condition results from prenatal exposure to alcohol and can cause lifelong physical and mental disabilities.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Chronic alcohol consumption can lead to this severe liver condition, characterized by scarring and loss of function.
Cirrhosis