VITAMINS
What is a Vitamin?
An organic molecule that is essential for your bodily functions.
Oranges are well know to have what source of Vitamin?
Vitamin C
Not getting enough Vitamin C can cause this disease, once common in sailors.
scurvy
This vitamin is unique because your body can produce it with sun exposure.
vitamin D
What Mineral strengthens your bones and teeth?
Calcium!
True or False: A Vitamin is a Drug
False!
Spinach and Leafy Greens are high in what Minerals?
Iron or Magnesium
Low iron in the diet can lead to feeling tired and weak.
anemia
This is the only vitamin your body can store for years.
vitamin B12
What food has the most Minerals?
Nuts and Seeds
What is the most essential vitamin we need?
Vitamin D
Bananas are rich in what Mineral?
Potassium
Kids who don’t get enough Vitamin D can have soft or weak bones
rickets
True or False: Minerals are organic compounds.
false
What do all minerals have in common?
They are all Naturally Formed!
What Vitamin helps with brain development?
Choline
What food can you find a lot of Vitamin D in?
Fatty Fish
A lack of Vitamin B3 can cause skin problems and stomach issues.
What is pellagra?
This mineral gives bananas their muscle-cramp-fighting power.
potassium
What Mineral do we need to get less of?
Sodium!
What is the job of Vitamin A?
Helps with Growth and development and Immune function
Oysters are high in what Mineral?
Zinc!
Not enough Vitamin B1 can affect the nerves and muscles
What is beriberi?
This vitamin is often supplemented during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects
folic acid?
What Minerals should we get more of?
Potassium, Iron and Calcium!