Minerals
This mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth
What is calcium?
This vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies produce it when exposed to sunlight.
What is vitamin D?
This vitamin is essential for absorbing calcium and maintaining strong bones.
What is vitamin D?
This dairy product is an excellent source of calcium, which is essential for bone health.
What is milk (or yogurt/cheese)?
This mineral is crucial for strong teeth and is often added to drinking water
What is fluoride?
This mineral helps transport oxygen in the blood and is found in foods like red meat and spinach.
What is iron?
This vitamin can be found in Sunflower oil and spinach and is an important antioxidant
What is vitamin E?
Iron, zinc, and copper fall into this category of minerals, which are needed by the body in small amounts.
What are trace minerals?
This orange vegetable is rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A.
What is a carrot?
What is Folic acid (vitamin B9)?
This electrolyte mineral helps with hydration and muscle contractions
What is potassium?
This B-vitamin is essential for energy metabolism, and maintaining nerve function and is found in whole grains.
What is vitamin B1 (thiamine)?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are best absorbed when eaten with this macronutrient.
What is fat?
This leafy green is packed with iron
What is spinach?
A lack of this mineral can lead to muscle cramps, and fatigue, and it's found in nuts and whole grains.
What is magnesium?
A deficiency of this mineral can cause goiter and is important for thyroid function
What is iodine?
This fat-soluble vitamin is crucial for blood clotting
What is vitamin K?
Eating citrus fruits with iron-rich foods helps increase the absorption of this mineral.
What is iron?
What is sulfur?
This mineral plays a key role in heart health by regulating blood pressure and counteracting the effects of sodium.
What is potassium?
This mineral works with insulin to help regulate blood sugar levels.
What is chromium?
This vitamin is important for vision and is found in high amounts in carrots.
What is vitamin A?
This form of nutrient intake—whether from whole foods or pills—often has better bioavailability due to the presence of natural cofactors that aid absorption.
What is food?
This oily fish is a top source of vitamin D and omega-3s, making it a brain-boosting superfood.
What is salmon (or sardines/mackerel)?
This vitamin acts as a powerful antioxidant, supports immune function, is crucial for collagen production and wound healing and found in citrus, bell peppers and strawberries.
What is vitamin C?