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Vitamins
and Minerals
- Vitamins
- Fat-soluble
- Vitamins A,D,E,
K are stored in
our body
- Vitamin A: helps prevent
eye problems
- Found in carrots, peaches,
milk, eggs,fortified cereals,
orange fruits leafy green
vegetables.
- Found in carrots, peaches,
milk, eggs,fortified cereals,
orange fruits leafy green
vegetables.
- Vitamin K: helps blood to clot
- Found in green
leafy vegetables,
broccoli,
soybeans.
- Found in green
leafy vegetables,
broccoli,
soybeans.
- Vitamin D: Strengthens bones
- Formed when you
get sunlight. You can
get it from egg yolks,
salmon tuna,
sardines, milk, and
orange juice.
- Formed when you
get sunlight. You can
get it from egg yolks,
salmon tuna,
sardines, milk, and
orange juice.
- Vitamin E: Protects cells from damage
and is important for red blood cells
- Found in vegetable
oils, nuts, green
leafy vegetables,
avocado, wheat
germ.
- Found in vegetable
oils, nuts, green
leafy vegetables,
avocado, wheat
germ.
- Vitamin A: helps prevent
eye problems
- Vitamins A,D,E,
K are stored in
our body
- Water-soluble
- Vitamins C, B are not
stored in the body
- Vitamin C: Needed for
bones, teeth, and blood
vessels. Helps to form
collagen and contributes to
brain function.
- Found in citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi,
peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach.
- Found in citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi,
peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach.
- Vitamin B 12: Helps make red blood cells and is
important for nerve function
- Found in fish, red meat,
milk, cheese, eggs.
- Found in fish, red meat,
milk, cheese, eggs.
- Vitamin C: Needed for
bones, teeth, and blood
vessels. Helps to form
collagen and contributes to
brain function.
- Vitamins C, B are not
stored in the body
- Organic
- Made by pants
and animals
- Made by pants
and animals
- Fat-soluble
- Minerals
- Inorganic
- Come from soil and
water and are used by
plants and animals
- Come from soil and
water and are used by
plants and animals
- Trace
Minerals
- Chromium, copper,
iodine, iron,
selenium, zinc
- Iron: Helps red blood
cells carry oxygen to
all parts of the body.
- Found in red
meat, pork, fish,
soy foods, beans.
- Found in red
meat, pork, fish,
soy foods, beans.
- Zinc: Important for
normal growth and
wound healing.
- Found in red meat,
seafood, dried beans,
milk, whole grains.
- Found in red meat,
seafood, dried beans,
milk, whole grains.
- Iron: Helps red blood
cells carry oxygen to
all parts of the body.
- Needed in
small amounts
- Chromium, copper,
iodine, iron,
selenium, zinc
- Calcium,
phosphorus,
potassium
- Calcium: Help grow, stay
healthy, important for the
growth of bones and teeth.
- Found in milk, yogurt,
cheese, green leafy
vegetables, broccoli,
soy foods.
- Found in milk, yogurt,
cheese, green leafy
vegetables, broccoli,
soy foods.
- Phosphorus:
Helps from
healthy bones
and teeth. Found
in every cell
membrane and
cells need it to
function.
- Found in
dairy foods,
meat, fish
- Found in
dairy foods,
meat, fish
- Potassium: Helps with heart,
muscle, and nervous system
function. Helps maintain the
balance of water in the body.
- Found in
broccoli,
potatoes, green
leafy
vegetables,
bananas, dried
fruits, peas.
- Found in
broccoli,
potatoes, green
leafy
vegetables,
bananas, dried
fruits, peas.
- Calcium: Help grow, stay
healthy, important for the
growth of bones and teeth.
- Inorganic
- Boost the immune
system, support growth
and development and
help cells and organs
do their job.
- We need a
good balance of
carbohydrates,
proteins, fats
and calories.
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