Mighty Minerals
This mineral helps build strong bones and teeth. Milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified foods are good sources
What is calcium?
These are the two main groups of vitamins.
What are water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins?
This type of fat is usually solid at room temperature.
What is saturated fat?
This part of a Nutrition Facts label tells you how much food the listed information describes.
What is the serving size?
These electrically charged minerals help balance fluids and support nerve and muscle function.
What are electrolytes?
This mineral helps hemoglobin carry oxygen through the blood.
What is iron?
Vitamins B and C belong to this group.
What are water-soluble vitamins?
Olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, and fish contain mostly this healthier type of fat.
What is unsaturated fat?
On a food label, this percentage or less is considered low in a nutrient.
What is 5% Daily Value or less?
This nutrient regulates body temperature, carries nutrients, supports digestion, and helps remove waste.
What is water?
This mineral helps the thyroid make hormones that regulate metabolism.
What is iodine?
These four vitamins are fat-soluble.
What are vitamins A, D, E, and K?
This form of cholesterol is called “bad” because high levels can contribute to plaque buildup in the arteries.
What is LDL cholesterol?
On a food label, this percentage or more is considered high in a nutrient.
What is 20% Daily Value or more?
This electrolyte works with sodium to balance body fluids and helps form stomach acid.
What is chloride?
This mineral supports muscles, nerves, blood pressure, and a steady heartbeat. Nuts, seeds, beans, and leafy greens contain it.
What is magnesium?
This vitamin helps the body absorb calcium and supports strong bones.
What is vitamin D?
This form of cholesterol is called “good” because it helps carry excess cholesterol back to the liver.
What is HDL cholesterol?
People age 14 and older should generally limit sodium to less than this amount each day.
What is 2,300 milligrams?
This electrolyte supports normal muscle function and heartbeat. Bananas, potatoes, beans, and yogurt contain it.
What is potassium?
This trace mineral supports growth, immunity, taste, and wound healing?
What is zinc?
This water-soluble vitamin supports wound healing and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods.
What is vitamin C?
Replacing butter with olive oil makes this heart-healthy change.
What is replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat?
A can of soup contains 700 milligrams of sodium per serving. The can contains two servings. This is the amount of sodium in the entire can.
What is 1,400 milligrams?
hirst, darker urine, headache, dizziness, and tiredness may be signs of this condition.
What is dehydration?