Question

question 15 (10 points) match the nutrient with what they do for your body column a column b 1. vitamin c a. helps bones and teeth and protects against a range of diseases. 2. vitamin a b. helps prevent tiredness by effectively transporting oxygen through your body, builds red blood cells. 3. vitamin d c. reduces bad cholesterol levels, which lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. 4. calcium d. aid in healing cuts and bruises, reduces length of colds 5. potassium e. gives you long lasting energy. 6. iron f. helps build strong bones and teeth, helps with clotting, and helps heartbeat regularly. 7. unsaturated fat g. aids in digestion, and alleviates constipation 8. carbohydrates h. builds good vision, good skin, nails, and hair 9. dietary fiber i. helps reduce blood pressure and water retention, protect against stroke and help prevent osteoporosis and kidney stones. 10. protein j. builds and repairs body tissue and muscle.

Explanation:

Vitamin C aids in immune - system support and tissue repair, matching 'd'. Vitamin A is important for vision and skin health, matching 'h'. Vitamin D helps with calcium absorption for bone health, matching 'a'. Calcium is essential for bone and teeth strength, matching 'a'. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure, matching 'i'. Iron is crucial for oxygen - transport in red blood cells, matching 'b'. Unsaturated fat can reduce bad cholesterol, matching 'c'. Carbohydrates are a source of energy, matching 'e'. Dietary fiber aids digestion, matching 'g'. Protein is for building and repairing tissues, matching 'j'.

Answer:

1. d
2. h
3. a
4. a
5. i
6. b
7. c
8. e
9. g
10. j