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 the USA.
What is a banana?
To lose weight in a healthy way, a person should do these two things.
What is a healthy balanced diet/food and exercise?
Eggs belong to this food group.
What is meat and/or protein?
A vegetarian may eat these three foods in the protein food group.
What is (answers vary—beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, lentils, peas, soy, chick peas)?
This food group provides you with calcium.
What is milk or dairy?
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?
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?
Four ways to eat eggs.
What are boiled, scrambled, fried, poached, sunny-side up, or raw?
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.
What is a healthy snack?
What is a protein snack/drink?
This is an example of food in the milk or dairy group?
What is … (milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, soy, almond milk)?
This drink can cause tooth decay in young children.
What is juice?
What is soda/pop?
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 sometimes pickled.
What are beets?
You need lots 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?
These three foods are not good for you.
What are … (answers vary -foods with sugar, salt, fat, candy, desserts, fried food, etc.)?
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 or cereal.
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/or protein group?
These three foods are good for you.
What are … (answers vary— foods with fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals - fruits, vegetables, lean meats, nuts, whole grains, dairy, etc.)?