Vitamins

Vitamin A..

• Give us energy

• Helps us see at night

• Heals our wounds (cuts and scrapes)

• Is known as the sunshine vitamin

Vitamin B..

• Gives us energy

• Helps us see at night

• Heals our wounds (cuts and scrapes)

• Is known as the sunshine vitamin

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Vitamin C

• Gives us energy

• Helps us see at night

• Fights off sickness

• Is known as the sunshine vitamin

Which food group is most likely to give our bodies vitamin C?

• Vegetables

• Fruits

Vitamin D..

• Gives us energy

• Fights off sickness

• Is known as the sunshine vitamin

• Helps us see at night

Why is vitamin D known as the sunshine vitamin?

Vitamin D

• Is created through daily exercise

• Gives us energy

• Helps the body absorb calcium leading to stronger bones

Vitamin E..

• Is created through exercise

• Absorbs calcium leading to stronger bones

• Helps us see

• Is good for our hair, nails and skin

Vitamin K..

• Helps us stops bleeding

• Absorbs calcium leading to stronger bones

• Fights off sickness

• Helps us see at night

Which would most likely be a benefit of adding more calcium to a person’s diet?

• Clearer skin

• Better vision

• Longer sleep

• Stronger bones