Why are vitamins very important for teenagers?
Because teenagers are growing.
Why's junk food bad for you?
It doesn't contain a lot of vitamins and minerals.
What two kinds of vitamins are there?
There are vitamins that you body can store and vitamins it can't store.
Which vitamins you need to eat every day?
You need to eat vitamins B and C every day.
Which are the two most important minerals?
The two most important minerals are calcium and iron.
What do you need calcium for?
You need calcium for strong bones and teeth.
How does iron help you?
Iron helps carry oxygen around your body.
What other important minerals can you name?
Potassium, zinc and magnesium.
Where do most people get their minerals?
Most people get minerals from meat and fish.
How can you get minerals when you're a vegetarian?
Vegetarians should eat a lot of eggs, cheese and beans.
Where do you get vitamin A?
You get vitamin A from orange fruit, carrots, peppers, peaches, pumpkins and from dark green vegetables.
What is vitamin A good for?
Vitamin A is good for your skin and eyes.
What are the different vitamin Bs good for?
Vitamin B is good for energy.
What foods contains vitamin B?
Fish, meat, eggs and beans
Where do you get vitamin C from?
You get vitamin C from fruit and vegetables.
Why is vitamin C important?
Vitamin C fights infections and is good for your skin.
