Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamin D
This meal is often called the most important meal of the day.
Breakfast
Beans, lentils, and peas are plant-based sources of this.
This beverage is typically the best choice for staying hydrated.
This mineral is important for strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
Getting this amount of sleep helps your body rest and repair itself each night.
Whole grains contain this nutrient that helps digestion.
Drinking enough water helps prevent this common condition that can cause confusion and dizziness in older adults.
Dehydration
What vitamin is found in citrus fruits and helps support the immune system?
Vitamin C
Limiting or quitting this habit lowers your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Smoking
Bread, rice, and pasta are common foods high in this nutrient that gives your body energy.
True or false: Drinking water is the only way to stay hydrated.
False
Which B vitamin is especially important for energy and is found in meat and dairy?
Vitamin B12
Limiting this mineral can help control blood pressure
Sodium
Foods like butter, fatty meats, and cheese are high in this type of fat, which should be eaten in moderation.
This beverage can be hot or iced and comes in flavors like green, black, or herbal.
Tea
Red meat, spinach, and fortified cereals are good sources of this mineral, which helps your blood carry oxygen.
Iron
How many minutes of moderate exercise are recommended per week?
150 minutes per week
Nuts and seeds are rich in this type of heart healthy fat.
Unsaturated fat
True or false: drinks with caffeine or alcohol act as diuretics, making you lose more water.
True