Vitamins, Minerals, and Water

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What are vitamins?

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Nutrients made by living things.

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What happens during a serious reduction in the body's water content?

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Dehydration.

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What helps protect healthy cells from damage through aging and some types of cancer?

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Antioxidants.

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What are dissolved substances that regulate many processes in your body?

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Electrolytes.

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What is the process that maintains a steady state in your body?

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Homeostasis.

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What are the two main categories of vitamins?

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Water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins.

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What is the primary function of minerals in the body?

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To support various bodily functions, including bone health and fluid balance.

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What is dehydration?

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A condition that occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in.

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What are antioxidants?

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Substances that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

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What role do electrolytes play in the body?

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They help regulate nerve and muscle function, hydration, blood pH, and blood pressure.

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