Nutrition
Crazy Facts about Nutrition
Minerals (not the rocks)
Superfoods
Vitamins (A,B,C,D,E)
100

The supplying of the materials necessary for life to cells and the body.

What is Nutrition?

100

In a single year, having a SINGLE can of this ONCE A DAY can increase your weight by 16 POUNDS

What is pop or soda?

100

Builds strong bones and teeth, and is also found on the periodic table as "Ca"

What is Calcium?

100

This has lots of vitamin C

What is Calcium?

100

This vitamin benefits the eyes and cells

What is A?

200

A unit of food energy (the amount of energy needed to heat 1 gram of water 1 degree C)

What are Calories?

200

The amount of time it takes for food to be broken down in the human stomach

What is three hours?

200

Helps to digest protein, sugar, & calcium, and is also found on the periodic table as "P"

What is Phosphorus?

200

A nutritional All-Star – high in fiber, potassium, energy, vitamin A and C

What are sweet potatoes?

200

This vitamin is an antioxidant and is good for the skin

What is vitamin E?

300

Substances found in the food we eat that are essential to supply energy, promote growth and regulate the body.

What are Nutrients?

300

One Double Down Sandwich from KFC has the energy equivalent to this.

What is two shot glasses of pure gasoline?

300

Helps maintain balance of fluid in the body, and is also found on the periodic table as "Na"

What is Sodium or Salt?

300

A quarter of this supplies as much vitamin A and C as you need in a day

What is cantaloupe?

300

This vitamin helps your metabolism, skin, and immune system

What is vitamin B?

400

The sum of the food consumed by an organism

What is Diet?

400

These have more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable

What are blueberries?

400

This helps with fluid and blood pressure in the body

What is Chloride?

400

This is high in fiber, minerals, and vitamins.

What is whole-grain bread?

400

This vitamin helps bone growth, and prevents toxicity in the blood

What is Vitamin D?

500

To be free from illness, injury, or pain, and in a state of physical wellness

What is Healthy?

500

This was created by a doctor as a health food.

What is peanut butter?

500

This helps remove lactic acid, which is created when you exert yourself (exercise), and is also found on the periodic table as "K"

What is Potassium?

500

These are rich in vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber

What are oranges?

500

Vitamin C helps with this.

What is immune system and waste disposal?