Vitamins and Minerals

Vocabulary

100

A naturally occurring solid substance such as iron or fluoride

What is a mineral?

200

This is what helps our bodies stay strong and function such as B12 or biotin.

What is vitamins?

300

This is physical activity needed to stay healthy

What is exercise?

Vitamins

100

Milk is usually fortified with this vitamin

What is Vitamin D?

200

True or False: Vitamins can give you energy.

What is True?

300

Vegetarians are often lack this vitamin because it is only found in animal products

What is Vitamin B12

Minerals

100

this mineral is critical for bones and teeth

What is calcium

200

This mineral forms the protein hemoglobin which carries oxygen in the blood

What is iron

300

A lack of iron can create this symptom

What is Anemia

Diet

100

This food is a good source of potassium

What are bananas?

200

The best way to get the different vitamins and minerals is to

Eat a variety of foods - eat a balanced diet

300

What are two food groups you should be eating?

What is fruits and vegetables?

Exercise

100

The number of minutes of exercise kids should get a day

What is 60 minutes?

200

Two types of exercises you could do at home

What is jogging and jumping jacks?

300

This keeps you healthy and should be combined with eating foods from all food groups

What is exercise?