NUTRITION!
You are what you eat!
SOLUTION
If you are anemic you may need more of this mineral in your diet IRON
ZINC is an essential mineral found in almost every cell in the body
Vitamin B12 helps maintain healthy nerve and BLOOD cells
RDA stands for Recommended DAILY Allowance
Fruits and vegetables are natural sources of FIBER as well as vitamins
FOLIC acid can help prevent some birth defects
Fish and shellfish are a good source of OMEGA -3 polyunsaturated fat
Chromium, copper, iodine and selenium are considered TRACE minerals
A large percentage of our bodies are made up of WATER - drink up!
WHOLE grain breads are better to eat than white
Magnesium is the FOURTH most abundant mineral in our bodies
Vitamin B3 is also known as NIACIN
Salt is listed as SODIUM on most food labels
This gives you strong bones CALCIUM
Fish, meat and legumes are a good source of PROTEIN
The USDA uses this shaped structure to show balanced food intake PYRAMID
Vitamin C is also known as ASCORBIC acid
The amount of energy in a particular food is measured in CALORIES
Toothpaste contains this to prevent tooth decay, but don't swallow it FLUORIDE
UV rays from SUNLIGHT trigger vitamin D synthesis in the skin
Bananas are a good source of POTASSIUM, but potatoes have more
High intake of SATURATED fats, trans fats and cholesterol is not good for you
Iron-containing HEMOGLOBIN transports oxygen to lungs via red blood cells
Vitamin B2 is also known as RIBOFLAVIN
Many people take vitamin and mineral SUPPLEMENTS on a daily basis
Supplements with vitamins A, C and E are called ANTIOXIDANTS
Carrots and broccoli are goods sources of Vitamin A and BETA CAROTENE
CARBOHYDRATES, in the form of breads and vegetables, are a good source of energy
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