Chapter 12: matching each vitamin and mineral with body function.
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Vitamin K
Blood clotting
Calcium
Bone building and maintenance; muscles and nerve function.
Vitamin D
Calcium absorption; bone and tooth maintenance.
Vitamin A
Infection prevention; healthy skin
Potassium
Nerve function; muscle contraction.
Iron
Oxygen transport in red blood cells.
Vitamin B12
Red blood cell production; nervous system maintenance.
Vitamin C
Wound healing; healthy bones and gums.