Vitamins and Minerals
Nutrients
Fruits
Veggies
Miscellaneous
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Two nutrients that are needed for strong bones and teeth.
What are Calcium and Vitamin D?
100
The body uses these as its main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates? The two major types of carbohydrates are simple carbs (sugars) and complex carbs (starches).
100
The fruit that is higher in dietary fiber: apples or bananas
What are apples? Most of the fiber is found in the skin.
100
The most frequently consumed vegetable by Americans.
What is a potato? The main reason is French fries, which is extremely high in fat and calories.
100
These help improve foods flavor, preserve food for longer storage, save cooking time, and add nutrients.
What are additives?
200
This nutrient helps with vision and keeping skin healthy.
What is Vitamin A?
200
This nutrient is needed to build and repair body cells.
What is protein?
200
This fruit product is often fortified with calcium.
What is OJ? Fortified calcium is the addition of calcium where it is not usually present. Calcium is commonly associated with diary products but is also found in fortified foods and in green, leafy vegetables.
200
TRUE/FALSE Canned vegetables have higher nutritional value than frozen.
What is false? The canning process does not allow for full retention of nutrients. It’s important to note, however, that all vegetables are excellent sources of nutrients and have high nutrition value in any form.
200
Three names for sugar.
Glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Others include: corn syrup, galactose, maltose, dextrose
300
This nutrient helps carry oxygen to the blood.
What is Iron? A lack of Iron in the blood is called iron-deficiency anemia.
300
This nutrient transports other nutrients and helps rid the body of waste.
What is water?
300
TRUE/FALSE Canned fruits have as much dietary fiber as fresh fruits.
What is false? The canning process takes away some of the nutrients even though both forms are good for you. Canned foods also have more salts and sugars in them for preservation for safe food consumption.
300
This vegetable is highest in Beta-carotene.
What is a carrot? Beta-carotene makes the yellow/orange color in vegetables and is a component of vitamin A.
300
A living organism that helps foods rise.
What is yeast?
400
This nutrient promotes good appetite and healthy nerves.
What are b Vitamins?
400
Plant materials that do not break down during digestion.
What is fiber? Daily recommended fiber intake is 25-35g of fiber. Fiber aids in digestion of food, helps prevent disorders/diseases, and clears cholesterol.
400
The fruit highest in potassium.
What is a banana?
400
This type of vegetable is high in calcium.
What are green, leafy vegetables? Green-leafy vegetables include spinach, kale, & broccoli.
400
The daily percentage of calories from fat.
What is 30%?
500
The nutrient that helps fight infection and helps to heal cuts.
What is Vitamin C?
500
This nutrient is a source of energy for the body and helps keep our organs protected.
What are fats?
500
These types of fruit are highest in antioxidants
What are berries? Antioxidants are commonly found in fruits and vegetables. They are very good for your body because they fight cancer-causing agents. They travel through your body eating up the free radicals which cause damage to cells.
500
This B vitamin is not found in plant foods.
What is B12? Vitamin B12 is found in animal foods including meat and dairy products. Vegetarians can become deficient in B12 and may need to take B12 supplements.
500
Percent of daily calories from carbohydrates.
What is 55%? This can vary slightly depending on age, weight, health and level of activity.
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