Vitamins and minerals for a healthy body, Angela Royston
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Vitamins and minerals for a healthy body, Angela Royston
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Vitamins and minerals for a healthy body
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
50448161
Series statement
Body needs
Sub title
Angela Royston
Summary
Discusses what vitamins and minerals are, how they are digested, absorbed, and used by the body, and the role of these substances in a healthy diet
Table of contents
Fueling the body machine -- Vitamins and minerals -- What are vitamins? -- What are minerals? -- Digesting vitamins and minerals -- Absorbing vitamins and minerals -- How the body uses vitamins -- Using B vitamins and vitamin C -- Using Vitamins D, E and K -- How the body uses minerals -- Minerals in body fluids -- Minerals in enzymes -- Too much of a good thing -- Too much salt and other minerals -- Deficiency diseases -- Vitamin deficiencies -- Mineral deficiencies -- Healthy eating -- Special requirements -- Recommended daily amounts
Target audience
pre adolescent
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