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 fiber.
What is a banana?
Eggs belong to this food group.
What is protein?
What 3 foods can vegetarians eat to get protein?
What are beans, nuts, seeds, lentils, chick peas, legumes, peas?
This food group provides you with calcium.
What is 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?
This food group includes bread, rice, and pasta. These foods give you energy.
What is grain?
Four ways to eat eggs
What are boiled, scrambled, poached, sunny-side-up, raw, fried, over easy, over hard?
This vitamin helps keep your eyes healthy?
What is Vitamin A?
Potatoes belong to this food group.
What is vegetables?
This is a side that often appears in Mexican dishes that is high in fiber.
What are beans?
This is an example of dairy.
What is milk, cheese, yogurt, etc?
This food type can cause tooth decay and cavities if you have it too much.
What is sugar?
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 is a root vegetable that is very red and is really good picked.
What are beets?
Peanut butter belongs to this group.
What is protein?
This is an additive sweetener that is made from corn starch and can be bad if you have too much.
What is high fructose corn syrup?
This vitamin is especially important for pregnant women.
What is folic acid (folate)?
Garlic, tomatoes, and berries have lots of this in them.
What are antioxidants?
This food is very good for you and is good in cereal or muffins.
What is bran?
A person should have 5-10 servings of this each day. (Hint: two answers)
What are vegetables and fruit?
This nutrient is found in nuts, avocado, and dairy products and helps support cell growth.
What is fat?