Vitamins
Which vitamin is known as the sunshine vitamin?
Vitamin D
Fruits come from the flowering part of a plant and contain seeds.
What is a vegetable?
Vegetables are the edible parts of a plant, such as leaves, stems, roots, and bulbs.
What are the three macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins
How many essential vitamins does our body need?
13
What does seasonal mean when referring to fruits?
Seasonal fruit is a fruit that is ripe and ready for harvest at a specific time of year.
What does organic mean when referring to vegetables?
Organic vegetables are grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilizers, and are not genetically modified.
What is your body's preferred energy source?
glucose
What is the most common vitamin deficiency?
Vitamin D
What fruits are currently in season?
Strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and cherries
What vegetables are currently in season?
Asparagus, green beans, and carrots
Where in your body is energy (ATP) made?
Mitochondria in your cells
Which vitamins are fat soluble?
A,D,E,K
What fruit has the highest antioxidant content?
Wild blueberries
lycopene
How much of the body's serotonin is produced in the intestines?
95%
What does vitamin D do in your body?
Helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, which are important for bone health
Fruits are excellent sources of what?
Most nutrients in vegetables are found where?
the skin
What are probiotics?
Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the "good" bacteria (normal microflora) in the body.