Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Oxygen
|
Most abundant element in the Earth's crust
|
|
|
Potassium
|
Electrolyte that stabilizes cells of the heart and nervouse system. Regulates water and chemical balance; builds muscle
|
|
|
Calcium
|
Builds and strengthens teeth and bones; affects muscle and nerve function
|
|
|
Vitamin K
|
Helps blood to clot. Anti -inflammatory
|
|
|
Vitamin E
|
Antioxidant- fights heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes. Heals, hydrates, protects cells.
|
|
|
Vitamin D
|
Strengthens bones, helps prevent fractures
|
|
|
Vitamin C (asorbic acid)
|
Helas heal wounds, boosts immune system, increases collagen
|
|
|
Vitamin A- Retinol
|
Increases skin elasticity, maintains good vision, builds bone
|
|
|
Vitamin A- Beta- Carotene
|
Antioxidant- protects skin from free radicals damage- stored in the body
|
|
|
Vitaminm B5 (pantothenic acid)
|
Metabolism synthesis of hormones (eggs.fish.milk,whole grain cereal)
|
