Vitamins and Minerals
We need this mineral for strong
bones and teeth
What is calcium?
This dark green vegetable looks
like a tree. Sometimes we eat it
with cheese sauce.
What is broccoli?
This fruit is high in potassium,
vitamin C, and fibre. It is one of the
most popular fruits in Canada.
What is a banana?
To lose weight in a healthy way, a
person should do these two things.
What is a well-balanced diet
and exercise?
Eggs belong to this food group.
What is meat and alternatives?
This food group provides you with
calcium
What is milk and alternatives
Foods in the meat and
alternatives group are an
excellent source of this mineral
What is iron?
This source of carbohydrates is
best when made with whole wheat.
What is bread?
What is bannock?
These diets can be very unhealthy
for your body.
What are fad diets?
This food group includes bread,
rice, and pasta. These foods give
you energy.
What is grain products?
This vitamin helps keep your eyes
healthy.
What is vitamin A?
Potatoes belong to this food
group
What is vegetables and fruit?
This is a Mexican food.
What are burritos?
What are beans?
After exercising, it’s important to do
this to replenish muscle energy
stores.
What is a healthy snack?
This is an example of milk and
alternatives
What is … (milk,
yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese
soya / almond milk, soft animal
bones, seaweed, fish heads
and bones)
This is known as the sunshine
vitamin. In winter we need a
source in our diet.
What is vitamin D?
Vegetarians need to eat lots of
these to get the protein and
other nutrients they need.
What are beans?
What are legumes?
What are nuts and seeds?
This root vegetable is very red and
is really good pickled
What are beets?
You need plenty of this before,
during, and after exercise.
What is water?
A person should have 5 to 10
servings of this each day.
What are vegetables and fruit?
This vitamin is especially important
for pregnant women
What is folic acid?
What is folate?
Garlic, tomatoes, and berries
have lots of this in them
What are antioxidants
This food is very good for you and
good in muffins.
What is bran?
What is a banana?
When you lose weight fast, you are
actually only losing this.
What is water?
Peanut butter belongs in this food
group.
What is meat and alternatives?