Vitamins
Citrus is a good source of what vitamin?
Vitamin C
an electrolyte mineral that is in kiwi, bananas, pineapple, mango
Potassium
Name the brittle bone disease that occurs when you do not have enough calcium.
Osteoporosis
Name the macronutrients
carbohydrates, proteins, fats
Which vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin"?
Vitamin D
Name the electrolyte minerals
What mineral can easily be found in dates,edamame and dark chocolate?
magnesium and zinc -either is correct
What do B Complex vitamins do?
Converts carbs to energy in the body
What are the 2 different categories of vitamins?
Fat-soluble & water-soluble
Which mineral is important for our red blood cells/hemoglobin formation?
Iron
What happens to your body if you have a vitamin A deficiency?
Night blindess
What is a benefit of consuming probiotics?
Aids in digestion, aids in mental health wellness, keeps the digestive system regular
Name the 4 fat-soluble vitamins.
Vitamins A,D,E,K
this mineral works with Vitamin D and phosphorus to build strong bones
calcium
Name the condition found mainly in infants or children caused by a vitamin D deficiency.
Rickets
Green vegetables are high in vitamin K. What does vitamin K do for the body?
aids in blood clotting
Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant. What does antioxidant mean?
It helps fight against damage in the body/fights free radicals.
What does Zinc do and who is its BFF?
Aids in wound healing, immune health, VITAMIN C
This vitamin helps the spinal cord health and spinal cord formation of fetus
folic acid/folate
carrots and sweet potatoes are known for being high in what fat soluble vitamin?
Vitamin A