Food Vitamins Minerals and Exercise

How could Tara most likely get needed minerals and vitamins without eating healthy?

• By exercising daily

• By drinking extra water

• By adding salt to food eaten

• By taking dietary supplements

Which is least likely the reason vitamins and minerals are important to support a healthy body?

• To boost the immune system

• To improve the ability to laugh

• To help cells and organs function properly

• To support normal growth and development

Which nutrient found in fruits would a doctor most likely recommend to help boost the immune system?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin K

What practice is important if you want to have strong bones?

• Eating foods high in iron

• Eating foods high in sodium

• Eating foods high in calcium

• Eating foods high in vitamin K

How does the human body most likely get the vitamin C it needs?

• From the sun

• From eating fruits

• From getting sleep

• From drinking water

Why are vitamins important for the human body?

• They help it maintain healthy teeth, bones and tissues.

• They help increase the amount of exercise needed

• They help it gain weight and become overweight

• They help increase the amount of sleep needed

How can a human obtain vitamins and minerals?

• By exercising each day

• By eating healthy foods

• By sleeping through the night

• By drinking 8 ounces of water

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

• Is created through daily exercise

• Gives us energy

• Helps the body absorb calcium leading to stronger bones