Memorize these and recognize 26.1% of all Nutrition clues.
| # | Answer | Count | Sample Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vitamin C | 5 | Also known as ascorbic acid |
| 2 | sodium | 4 | ( I'm Dr. Oz.) Using sports drinks to rehydrate during exercise replaces not only fluid, but chemicals that are lost through perspiration like potassi... |
| 3 | calcium | 4 | An ounce of cheddar cheese has 200 milligrams of this, crucial to healthy bones |
| 4 | vitamin A | 4 | 1 of 3 vitamins considered toxic if taken in excessive doses |
| 5 | vitamin E | 2 | A good antioxidant, it's also called tocopherol |
| 6 | minerals | 2 | Phosphorus & calcium are the most plentiful of these inorganic substances that are 4% of body weight |
| 7 | iron | 2 | For 19-to-50-year-olds, the RDA for this mineral is 8 mg for men, 18 mg for women & even more for vegetarians |
| 8 | folic acid | 2 | The name of this B-complex vitamin comes from the Latin word for "leaf", folium |
| 9 | fiber | 2 | For proper colon health, it's been suggested that everyone get 20-35 grams per day of this, both soluble & insoluble forms |
| 10 | fat | 2 | For an active woman, 20 to 25 percent of her total calorie intake should be from this; don't go all Jack Sprat |
| 11 | eggs | 2 | When raw, the whites of these contain avidin, a substance that blocks biotin absorption |
| 12 | amino acids | 2 | Foods that offer a "complete" protein contain all 9 essential ones of these |
| 13 | trans fats | 2 | McDonald's says one of its priorities is to reduce & eliminate these, the "TF" in TFAs, from its fried foods |
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