| Term | Definition |
|---|
| A | formation and maintenance of eyes, skin, teeth, gums and glands |
| D | bone growth/maintenance & utilization of calcium and phosphates |
| E | formation of red blood cells, muscles and tissue & prevents oxidation of vitamin A and fats |
| K | function of blood clotting system |
| Iron (Fe) | essential for production of healthy red blood cells |
| Calcium | helps in formation and repair of bones and teeth. helps regulate body processes like nerve behavior, muscle tone and clotting |
| Copper | storage and release of iron to form hemoglobin for red blood cells |
| Iodine | essential for normal functioning of thyroid gland |
| Magnesium | important for strong bones, teeth and soft tissue |
| Phosphorus | needed with calcium to build and maintain bones and teeth |
| Potassium | needed with sodium to maintain electrolyte balance and body fluid |
| Zinc | helps with skeletal growth and tissue repair |
| Vitamins | organic substances essential to the body for metabolism of nutrients |
| Minerals | inorganic substances essential to body for formation, growth, and regulation of body |
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