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Category: Nutrition

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Antioxidants are found in many foods, including fruits and…

B-Vitamins

B Vitamins

B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins that play essential roles in various physiological functions within the body. There are eight distinct B vitamins,…

Calcium

You have more calcium in your body than any other mineral. Calcium has many important jobs. The body stores more than 99 percent of its…

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate

Why is Calcium Carbonate Prescribed? Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Calcium…

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are one of the main types of nutrients. They are the most important source of energy for your body. Your digestive system changes carbohydrates…

Dietary Proteins

Protein is in every living cell in the body. Our bodies need protein from the foods we eat to build and maintain bones, muscles and…

Folic Acid

Folic acid is a B vitamin. It helps the body make healthy new cells. Everyone needs folic acid. For women who may get pregnant, it…

Iron

Iron is a mineral that our bodies need for many functions. For example, iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein which carries oxygen from our…

Minerals

Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including building bones, making hormones and regulating your…

Nutrition

Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. Nutrients include proteins,carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Healthy eating is not hard. The…

Vitamin B

Riboflavin

Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body to convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which…

Sodium

Also called: Salt Table salt is made up of the elements sodium and chlorine – the technical name for salt is sodium chloride. Your body…

Thiamine

Thiamine

Thiamine is a vitamin, also called vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 is found in many foods including yeast, cereal grains, beans, nuts, and meat. It is…

Vegetarian Diet

A vegetarian diet focuses on plants for food. These include fruits, vegetables, dried beans and peas, grains, seeds and nuts. There is no single type…

Vitamin A

Vitamin A plays a role in your Vision Bone growth Reproduction Cell functions Immune system Vitamin A is an antioxidant. It can come from plant…

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12, vitamin B12 or vitamin B-12, also called cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that has a key role in the normal functioning of the…

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron. Vitamin…

vitamin D

Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. What is Vitamin D ? Calcium is one of the main building blocks of bone. A lack of…

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It plays a role in your immune system and metabolic processes. Good sources of vitamin E include Vegetable oils Margarine…

Vitamin K

Vitamin K helps your body by making proteins for healthy bones and tissues. It also makes proteins for blood clotting. If you don’t have enough…