Vitamins & Minerals

7. Make half your plate _____ and vegetables.
11. It is best to buy fruit when it is in __________.
12. ________, air, and water destroy vitamins.
14. These minerals help maintain the fluid balance in the body.
15. Minerals needed by the body in small amounts.
17. Your best source of Vitamin D.
18. Water helps carry ______ out of the body.
20. Besides red & orange, what color indicates a vegetable high in Vitamin A? (2 words)
22. Choose whole or cut-up fruits more often than ________ ________ (2 words).
23. This vitamin helps clot blood. (2 words)
27. Iron deficiency causing low red blood cell formation.
28. When fruits & vegetables turn brown from exposure to air.
30. Cook vegetables in ________ pieces to avoid nutrient loss.
31. The last "C" of safety in the farm-to-table process.
32. Folic acid helps prevent _____ tube defects in unborn babies.
33. What are the four fat soluble vitamins in alphabetical order?

1. This vitamin protects membranes of white & red blood cells. (2 words)
2. Most minerals help build strong _____ & teeth.
3. Minerals needed in relatively large amounts.
4. Bananas, oranges, & potatoes are a great source of this mineral.
5. Vary your _________________.
6. The Dietary Guidelines recommend we exercise _____ minutes each day.
8. Bone disease from lack of calcium.
9. Eat calcium rich foods in the ______ group.
10. Vitamin D builds healthy bones & helps prevent this childhood disease.
13. How many cups of milk is recommended daily for teens?
16. This vitamin helps wounds heal & strengthens our immune system.
17. What cooking method is fast and leaves vegetables crisp?
19. The body ______ fat soluble vitamins so you only need a good source every-other day.
21. This vitamin enhances hair, skin, and helps prevent night blindness. (2 words)
24. The most essential nutrient, helps regulate body temperature.
25. How many Tablespoons in one cup?
26. Choose low fat or _____ _____ dairy foods. (2 words)
29. The Dairy group is represented by this color on MyPlate.