[Expert Solution]: Match each vitamin and mineral to the…

Match each vitamin and mineral to the corresponding description. A. Important for blood clotting; found in dark 1. Vitamin A leafy greens, fortified cereals, and made by gut bacteria 2. Vitamin D B. Functions as an antioxidant, deficiency results in scurvy; found in strawberries, dark 3. Vitamin E leafy greens, broccoll, and peppers C. Critical for healthy teeth; fortified water supply and supplements are the main 4. Vitamin K sources D. Electrolyte important for heartbeat, found in 5. Vitamin B6 fruits & veggies; too little intake can increase blood pressure E. Important antioxidant for vision health; found 6. Vitamin B12 in animal products like fortified milk and eggs F. Plays a role in energy metabolism; 7. Folate deficiency results in goiter, most commonly consumed as a part of salt G. Key for making red blood cells; deficiency 8. Vitamin C results in pernicious anemia H. An electrolyte important for maintaining fluid 9. Sodium balance and participating in muscle contraction; too much intake can increase blood pressure 10. Potassium 1. Important to make red blood cells; rich sources include green leafy vegetables, 11. Calcium deficiency results in macrocytic anemia J. An antioxidant found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds; high heat/frying destroys this 12. Phosphorous nutrient K. Important electrolyte for acid-base balance 13. Magnesium and bone health L. Key mineral for blood health; deficiency results in anemia 14. Fluoride M. Known as the sunshine vitamin, important for bone health; one of the most potentially toxic 15. Iron vitamins N. Plays a role in blood clotting, muscle contraction, and bone health; biggest dietary 16. lodine sources are dairy products; deficiency leads to osteoporosis Key nutrient in red blood cells; deficiency results in microcytic anemia Mineral important for bone health & muscle contraction