2. ___ are sometimes chemical constituents of vitamins. → Minerals
3. ___ helps to prevent tooth decay. → Fluoride
4. ___ regulate the body chemistry and body functions. → Minerals
5. A complex carbohydrate found in the skin and pulp of vegetables. → Cellulose
6. A deficiency of niacin in the body could cause ___. → Pellagra
7. A deficiency of this vitamin causes beriberi. → Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
8. A fruit high in Vitamin C. → Orange
9. A group of fruits that are high in ascorbic acid. → Citrus
10. A mineral required for the proper function of the thyroid gland. → Iodine
11. A mineral that builds hemoglobin in the blood. → Iron
12. A poor diet can cause ___ blemishes. → Skin
13. A source for vitamin D (two words). → Sunlight
14. A type of disease caused by a lack of iron. → Anemia
15. A yellow pigment found in carrots that can be converted into Vitamin A in the body. → Beta-carotene
16. Adequate amounts of Vitamin C prevent this disease. → Scurvy
17. An absence of an essential nutrient. → Deficiency
18. An enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by a lack of iodine. → Goiter
19. Calcium helps prevent ___ in adults. → Osteoporosis
20. Deficiency of Vitamin A can cause ___. → Blindness
21. For maximum nutritive value, this must be cooked in a small amount of water until just tender. → Vegetables
22. Some vitamins are destroyed by prolonged cooking in a large amount of water because they are ___. → Water-soluble
23. The chemical name for Vitamin C. → Ascorbic acid
24. The chemical substance the body needs for health. → Nutrients
25. The green substance found in green vegetables. → Chlorophyll
26. The ultraviolet rays from the ___ are converted into Vitamin D in the body. → Sun
27. This vitamin maintains the normal functions for the nervous system, skin, and digestive tract. → Niacin
28. Vitamin A is essential for normal ___. → Vision
29. Vitamin B2 is also known as ___. → Riboflavin
30. Vitamin D helps prevent ___. → Rickets
31. Vitamin K helps the blood to ___. → Clot
32. Vitamins ___ are the fat-soluble vitamins. → A, D, E, K
33. Vitamins and minerals cannot be made by our ___. → Bodies
34. Vitamins and minerals do not provide ___ for the body. → Energy
35. Vitamins and minerals must be ___ in our food. → Present
36. When vitamins were first discovered, they were called by letters of the ___. → Alphabet
