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What vitamin supports the overall health of the skin and aids in health function and repair of skin cells?
Vitamin A
What vitamin is an important substance needed for the proper repair of the skin and tissues?
Vitamin C
What vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium, the element needed for proper bone development and maintenance?
Vitamin D
What vitamin helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the suns UV light?
Vitamin E
All bodily functions including the building of tissues are directly related to what?
Nutrition~ the process involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and utilizing them
What nutrient is needed for energy to run and function every body?
Carbohydrates
What is required for many body functions to occur, including normal metabolism?
Vitamins
What is needed for sebum production, absorption of fat soluble vitamins A,D,E, and k?
Fats
What are used by cells to produce important biochemicals that have many body functions?
Minerals
What are important for building muscle and blood tissues for cell repair and replacement?
Proteins
What is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body?
Water
What is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body?
Water
What are the 5 basic food groups?
Grains, Dairy, Vegetables, Protein foods, Fruits
What is the USDA?
United States Department of Health and Human Resources that established dietary guidelines to assist people with achieving a balanced diet
What are the 6 essential nutrients that the body needs?
Carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, proteins, and water
What percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated?
75%!!
