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Organic substances essential to human health
vitamins
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Fat soluble are ____ Water soluble are ___
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Inorganic elements necessary for human health, Often consumed in inappropriate amounts
Minerals
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Used for cardiac and skeletal muscle function Promotes bone health and prevents osteoporosis
Calcium (minerals)
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found in dairy products, dark green vegetables and some nuts
calcium
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Used by the body to make hemoglobin Underconsumption leads to anemia
iron
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Found in red meat, eggs, spinach, legumes and prunes
iron
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Makes up 60% or more of body weight, People need 1 to 1.5 ml for each kcal expended
water
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AI for men: __ L/day water
AI for women: __ L/day water
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