Nutrient Functions
This mineral is found a lot in processed foods. Too much of this nutrient is bad for your heart.
What is sodium?
This vitamin's nickname is the sunshine vitamin because the body produces this vitamin from sunlight.
What is vitamin D?
True or False: In order to get a good variety of vitamins and minerals, you should eat a variety of vegetables and fruits.
True
energy
This food group consists of milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc.
What is dairy?
This mineral is found in dairy products and helps build strong teeth and bones.
What is calcium?
This vitamin helps support a healthy immune system and is often found in fruits like strawberries and citrus.
What is vitamin C?
True or False: Exercise is only important if you are trying to lose weight.
False
Vitamins are either water soluble or ______________ soluble.
Organic substances made by plants or animals.
What are vitamins?
This mineral helps red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body and is found in foods like red meat, poultry, spinach, and beans.
What is iron?
This vitamin helps blood clot when you get cut and is found in green, leafy vegetables.
What is vitamin K?
True or False: Drinking fruit juices and eating fresh fruit are equal in their nutritional values.
False - Most fruit juices contain added sugars and do not provide all of the benefits of eating the fresh fruit.
What is the term for all living things?
This mineral helps bones stay strong, supports a healthy immune system, is needed for muscle and nerve function, and keeps the heartbeat steady.
What is magnesium?
This vitamin is known for helping with healthy vision and eyesight, healthy skin, and good immune function.
What is vitamin A?
How much of the grains that you eat should be whole grains?
1/2 of the grains should be whole grains
This type of exercise involves rhythmic activities that raise your heart rate into your target heart rate zone.
Inorganic elements that come from soil and water and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals.
What are minerals?
This mineral helps control nerve impulses and muscle contractions as well as helps keep the body’s fluids in balance. It can be found in these foods: bananas, nuts, dried Fruit, raw fruits and vegetables.
What is potassium?
This vitamin helps keep our heart healthy and helps maintain healthy red blood cells. It is often found in healthy fat sources like vegetable oils, egg yolks, avocados, peanut butter, and nuts/seeds.
What is vitamin E?
1/2
When your body converts food into energy, this is known as ______________ energy transfer.
What is photosynthesis?