Micronutrients
What are micronutrients?
Nutrients needed in small amounts like vitamins and minerals
What fruit is high in Vitamin C?
Orange
What is the recommended daily limit for saturated fat?
Less than 20 grams
What can a lack of vitamin cause?
Scurvy
Is calcium and vitamin or a mineral?
A Mineral
Which vitamin is important for bone health and made from sunlight?
Vitamin D
What mineral is found in a banana?
Potassium
What nutrient is often missing in processed foods?
Fiber
What can low iron levels lead to?
Anemia
Name one water soluble vitamin?
Vitamin C or any Vitamin B-Vitamin
What mineral helps transport oxygen in red blood cells?
Iron
What vitamin in mainly found in meat, fish, and dairy
Vitamin B12
What does "nutrient dense" mean?
Foods high in nutrients but low in calories
What's one health risk of eating too much sodium?
High blood pressure
Which is stored in fat: Fat- soluble vitamins or water- soluble vitamins?
Fat- Soluble vitamins
What vitamin helps the body absorb iron more efficiently?
Vitamin C
What are some good food sources of iron?
Red meat, Spinach, and beans
How many calories are in a gram of fat?
What can happen if you don't get enough potassium?
Muscle cramps or weakness
Name one fat-soluble vitamin.
Vitamins A, D, E, or K
What mineral works with calcium to build strong bones and is found in nuts and leafy greens?
Magnesium
Which type of dairy product is high in calcium?
Milk, yogurt, and cheese
What is the name for the nutrition panel found on packaged foods?
Nutrition Facts label
What disease is linked to a lack of calcium over time?
Osteoporosis
What's the main difference between vitamins and minerals?
Vitamins are organic and minerals are inorganic