Vitamins and Minerals

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Across 3. chemical elements (eg. iron, copper, calcium) your body needs in small amounts 6. a mineral essential for bones and teeth 8. vitamins usually act as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to enzymes 10. substances which speed up chemical reactions in the body 15. also called Vitamin B1. Helps release energy from carbohydrates. 18. a vitamin important for skin and for good night vision (a word and a letter together) 19. an element contained in red blood cells which helps carry oxygen to cells 21. Vitamins A, D, E and K are called _ _ _-soluble vitamins 22. Vitamin K helps promote normal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of blood

Down 1. a type of fruits which are high in vitamin C 2. people with this cannot properly digest dairy products (two words together) 4. a substance which helps tooth enamel become stronger. It is sometimes added to water supplies. 5. a vitamin which is produced by bacteria in your intestine (a word and a letter together) 7. combines with another mineral in bones and teeth 9. a deficiency of iron is called iron deficiency ... 11. Vitamins B and C are called _ _ _ _ _-soluble vitamins 12. one millionth of a gram 13. red _ _ _ _ is a good source of iron 14. a condition caused by lack of vitamin C 16. a mineral essential for proper functioning of the thyroid gland 17. a vitamin which helps in the absorption of calcium in the body (a word and a letter joined) 20. a mineral which helps regulate water levels in cells and in the blood