Food Sources
Name one source of Vitamin D.
Fortified milk, OJ, yogurt, tuna, salmon, liver
What is 1 function of Vitamin A
Eye health, night vision, antioxidant
How much water do we need in a day?
8-11.5 cups, this includes water from food
What are micronutrients?
These are nutrients that the body needs in smaller amounts compared to macronutrients. Macronutrients are usually measured in grams while micronutrients are measured in milligrams or micrograms.
Name 2 sources of calcium.
Dairy, diary alternatives, fortified foods
What are two micronutrients involved in bone health?
D, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, fluoride, manganese
What causes over-hydration?
When we drink more than we can pee out. Water collects in our blood stream and our electrolytes become diluted.
What are the water-soluble vitamins?
B, C
Name 3 sources of iron
red meat, seafood, dark leafy greens, dried fruit, fortified cereals.
What is the function of vitamin K?
What are some of the causes of dehydration (name at least 2)
Diarrhea, purging/vomiting, intense physical activity, fever/illness, not drinking enough water
Our bodies are made up of __% water
50-70%
Name 4 sources of Vitamin A
Carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, peppers, mangos, spinach, broccoli
Vitamins A, E, C
What are 3 signs of dehydration
Dark Yellow urine, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, intense thirst, headaches, poor concentration, water retention
What are all the fat soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, K
Name 5 sources of Vitamin B
Whole grains, fish, seafood, poultry, meat, eggs, dairy, leafy green vegetables
Which micronutrients helps to make energy?
Vitamin B
What are 3 signs of overhydration?
neausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, muscle weakness, seizures, unconsciousness, coma
Name 3 functions of water
Regulate body temperature, digest food, lubricates and cushions joints, excrete waste