Helps blood clot. Sources: organ meats, leafy greens
What is vitamin K
100
Promotes normal appetite and digestion, keeps nervous system healthy, helps the body release energy from food. Sources: Pork, fish, eggs, enriched or whole grains
What is thiamin
100
Builds strong bones and teeth, helps blood clot, helps muscles and nerves work. Sources: milk, cheese, leafy green vegetables
What is calcium
100
Protects against anemia, plays a role in normal functioning of cells. Sources: eggs, fish, liver, milk, and cheese
What is vitamin B12
200
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins
What are the three main macronutrients
200
Promotes healthy gums and tissue, heal wounds and mends broken bones, helps fight infections. Sources: citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, green peppers
What is vitamin C
200
Helps cells use oxygen, and keeps skin, tongue, and lips healthy. Sources: milk, cheese, ice cream, liver, eggs, dark green leafy vegetables.
What is riboflavin
200
Aids in proper digestion, lubricates joints and body cells, regulate body temperature. Sources: liquids and most foods.
What is water
200
Iron, Iodine, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Fluorine, and Selenium
What are trace elements
300
Supplies energy, helps body digest fat, and spare proteins. Found in sugar, fiber, and starch
What is carbohydrate
300
Helps build strong bones and teeth in children, maintains bones in adults. Sources: milk, fish liver and oils, egg yolk, the sun.
What is vitamin D
300
Keeps nervous system healthy, helps cells use other nutrients, helps keep skin, mouth, tongue, and digestive tract healthy. Sources: meat, fish, poultry, milk, peanut butter, enriched and whole grain breads and cereals.
What is niacin
300
Combines with protein to make hemoglobin, helps cells use oxygen. Sources: liver, lean meats, egg yolk, dried beans and peas
What is iron
300
The length of the digestive tract
What is 30ft
400
Builds and repairs tissue, helps makes antibodies, regulate fluid balance. Found in meat, fish, eggs, milk.
What is protein
400
Keeps skin clear and smooth, prevents night blindness, promotes growth. Sources: Liver, egg yolk, dark green and yellow fruits and vegetables
What is vitamin A
400
Helps nervous tissue function normally, plays a role in the breakdown of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Sources: liver, muscle meats, vegetables, and whole grain cereals
What is vitamin B6
400
Promotes normal functioning of the thyroid gland. Sources: iodized table salt and saltwater fish, shell fish
Acts as an antioxidant that protects cell membranes of cells exposed to high concentration of oxygen. Sources: liver and other meats, eggs, leafy green vegetables, whole grain cereals
What is vitamin E
500
Helps produce normal blood cells, helps convert food into energy, helps prevent damage to the brain and spinal cord of unborn babies. Sources: broccoli, asparagus, leafy green vegetables, liver, yogurt, some fruits.
What is folate
500
Helps build strong bones and teeth, regulate many internal bodily activities. Sources: protein and calcium food sources.
What is phosphorus
500
The four parts of the body that make up the digestive tract
What is the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine.