Vitamins & Minerals
This vitamin is essential for converting light into signals that the brain can interpret, especially in low light conditions.
What is Vitamin A ?
Vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, fruits, grains (rice, wheat, oats, corn), beans, and legumes are good sources of this nutrient.
What are carbohydrates ?
Eating too much of this may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
What are fats ?
This vitamin is made when your skin is in sunlight.
What is vitamin D ?
It is recommended that children get at least 60 minutes of this every day.
What is exercise ?
This vitamin is essential for the growth, development, and repair of tissues, helping with wound healing and bone and cartilage maintenance.
What is vitamin C ?
These are the names given to lipids when they are either a solid or liquid at room temperature.
What are fats and oils ?
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy are good sources of this nutrient.
What are proteins ?
This vitamin is essential for preventing scurvy.
What is vitamin C ?
These are three habits that help you live a healthy lifestyle.
What are eating nutritious food, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep ?
This vitamin plays a crucial role in bone health, immune function, and other bodily processes.
What is vitamin D ?
This nutrient is the primary source of energy for the human body.
What are carbohydrates used for in humans ?
This molecule makes up 57% of the mass of the human body.
What is protein ?
This mineral is essential for the hemoglobin molecule.
What is iron ?
This is the name for the strong muscle in your chest that gets stronger with regular exercise.
What is the heart ?
This mineral contributes to strong bones and teeth, blood clotting, nerve function, muscle contraction, and a healthy heartbeat. About 99% of this mineral is stored in bones and teeth.
What is calcium ?
This nutrient is used for insulation, covers neurons, and is a very good source of energy.
What are fats ?
These are the molecules that are bonded together to form proteins.
What are amino acids ?
This type of fat is commonly found in fish and supports brain health.
What are omega-3 fatty acids ?
Smoking can damage this body part that helps you breathe.
What are your lungs ?
This mineral is essential for oxygen transport in red blood cells, immune system function, and overall growth and development.
What is iron ?
These sugars can combine together to form carbohydrates.
What are glucose, fructose, and galactose ?
This molecule makes up 34% of the mass of the human body.
What are lipids ?
This vitamin is essential for red blood cell formation.
What is B12 ?
This harmful chemical in cigarettes makes them addictive.
What is nicotine ?