WHAT ARE MINERALS?
Nutrients the body needs in small amounts to function properly.
What are minerals?
This mineral is found in milk and yogurt.
What is Calcium?
This mineral helps build strong bones and teeth.
What is Calcium?
Teens need more minerals because of this process.
What is growth?
Many teens do not get enough essential minerals. (True or False)
What is True?
Minerals are made by the human body. (True or False)
What is false?
This fruit is famous for its potassium content
What are bananas?
This mineral carries oxygen in the blood.
What is Iron?
Calcium is especially important for this body system.
What is the skeletal system (bones)?
Food fortification prevents about this many cases of nutrient inadequacy each year worldwide.
What is 7 billion?
Unlike vitamins, minerals are this type of substance.
What are inorganic substances?
This leafy green vegetable contains iron.
What is spinach?
This mineral supports the immune system and wound healing.
What is Zinc?
A deficiency of this mineral can cause fatigue and trouble concentrating.
What is iron?
The process of adding vitamins or minerals to foods is called this.
What is food fortification?
Minerals originally come from these two sources.
What are soil and water?
Nuts and seeds are rich in this mineral.
What is Magnesium?
This mineral helps regulate heart and muscle function.
What is Potassium?
Athletes should pay attention to minerals because they support these three things.
What are muscles, energy production, and hydration?
This common household product is often fortified with iodine.
What is iodized salt?
Name two important minerals for teens.
What are calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, or iodine?
This mineral is added to iodized salt.
What is Iodine?
This mineral helps the thyroid control metabolism.
What is Iodine?
About this percentage of peak bone mass is built during adolescence.
What is 90%?
Food fortification is important because it helps prevent this.
What are nutrient deficiencies?