Minerals (this is not boring!!)

What are minerals???

100

What is the best way to get the minerals we need?

A. Eating a wide variety of foods

B. Drinking plenty of water

C. Getting lots of fresh air

A

200

Define a mineral.

Chemical elements used to perform everyday functions in life

How does our body use minerals?

100

What does our body use minerals for?

A. Provide energy

B. Making enzymes

C. Maintain the body temperature

B

200

Iron is an important mineral in our bodies. What does it do for us?

Helps carry oxygen throughout our body and is necessary for growth and development

Why do we need minerals?

100

Why do we need minerals?

To build strong bones and turn our food into energy

200

What mineral helps strengthen your bones?

Calcium

What are the different types of minerals?

100

Which minerals do we need more?

A. iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper

B. calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride 

B

200

Name 3 minerals in food

calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, chromium, copper, fluoride, molybdenum, manganese, and selenium

What foods have minerals in them?

100

TRUE OR FALSE:

 All of the food groups have foods rich in minerals

TRUE

200

Organize the foods from lowest to the highest amount of minerals in them

A. Apples

B. Sugar

C. Cocoa

B, A, C