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Chromium
3 Across. Deficiency of this mineral may affect blood glucose levels.
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Zinc
15 Across. Deficiency of _____ delays sexual maturation.
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Biochemical
24 Across. Type of test used to determine a nutritional deficiency or toxicity.
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Pyridoxine
5 Down. Toxicity of this vitamin form leads to nerve damage.
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Ascorbic
13 Down. Adequate intake of this vitamin acid prevents scurvy.
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Cholesterol
8 Across. Substance that can be converted to vitamin D upon UVB light exposure.
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Beriberi
18 Across. Disease name for thiamin deficiency.
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Jejunum
25 Across. Absorption site for vitamin K.
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Chloride
6 Down. Mineral used to make acid for food digestion.
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Biotin
16 Down. This vitamin is widely distributed in food.
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Riboflavin
10 Across. B vitamin functioning in fatty acid metabolism.
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Nuts
19 Across. A good food source for tocopherols.
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Niacin
1 Down. Vitamin used as a drug to improve blood cholesterol levels.
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Goiter
7 Down. Iodine deficiency causes this.
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Fluoride
17 Down. Trace mineral found in bones and teeth.
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What Retinal
12 Across. Form of vitamin A required for vision.
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Iron
21 Across. The component of hemoglobin that binds oxygen.
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Magnesium
2 Down. Mineral put in laxatives to stimulate excretion.
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Liver
9 Down. Long term excessive intake of niacin may damage this organ.
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Anemia
20 Down. Condition in which the body is unable to deliver oxygen to cells.
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Phosphorus
14 Across. Too much of this nutrient causes bone demineralization.
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Choline
23 Across. Deficiency of ______ contributes to liver damage.
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Water
4 Down. The most essential nutrient for the body.
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Potassium
11 Down. Mineral concentrated in intracellular fluid.
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Folate
22 Down. Adequate intake prevents hyperhomocystemia
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