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Results 1 - 10 of 54 for Element
  1. Formed elements of blood (image) 
    Images ... Blood transports oxygen and nutrients to body tissues and returns waste and carbon dioxide. Blood distributes nearly everything ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19192.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Zinc in diet 
    Zinc is an important trace element that people need to stay healthy. Of the trace elements, this element is second only to iron in its concentration in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002416.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Selenium in diet 
    Selenium is an essential trace element. This means your body must get this mineral in the food you eat. Small amounts of selenium are good for your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002414.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Chromium in diet 
    Chromium is an essential element that is not made by the body. It must be obtained from the diet. ... 21. Markell M, Siddiqi HA. Vitamins and trace elements. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002418.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Sodium content (image) 
    Sodium is an element that the body needs to function properly to regulate blood pressure and blood volume. For individuals who are sodium- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19703.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Diet and good health (image) 
    ... of food is needed for proper development. Other elements of good health include exercise, rest and avoidance ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9276.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Children's diets (image) 
    ... needed to grow healthy and strong. One important element in the diet of children is the proper ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9316.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Lead testing (image) 
    Lead is a natural element with thousands of uses. Because it is widespread (and often hidden) lead can easily contaminate food and water where it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9508.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Cooking without salt 
    Sodium is one of the main elements in table salt (NaCl or sodium chloride). It is added to many foods to enhance the flavor. Too much sodium is linked ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000760.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Chronic pancreatitis 
    ... may be unable to digest fat and key elements of food. Damage to the parts of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000221.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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