Vitamin C shields us from germs' attack.

Meaning: Vitamin C helps our bodies fight off germs that try to make us sick.

Choice of Words: Vitamin C is a nutrient that helps protect our bodies from getting sick. Shield means to protect or defend something from harm or danger. Germs are tiny living things that can make us sick. Attack means to try to harm or injure someone or something.

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