Study

Vitamins and Minerals Review

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

  • What is the % daily value for sodium on this nutrition label?
    7%
  • Sarah wants to eat more carrots because she learned they can help her with her eyesight. Which vitamin plays a big part in eyesight?
    Vitamin A
    B Vitamins
  • Erika has noticed her right foot and leg has been cramping every time she goes for a run. She starts eating more bananas and tomatoes to help her muscles work how they should because these foods are high in WHAT mineral?
    Calcium
    Potassium
  • True or false. Vitamin E protects our cells and tissues from damage and keeps our red blood cells healthy
    True
  • Which mineral helps your immune system fight off illnesses and helps heal cuts?
    Zinc
    Calcium
  • Which vitamin helps our body absorb calcium from foods to make our bones and teeth strong?
    Vitamin K
    Vitamin D
  • Which mineral helps build strong bones and teeth?
    Potassium
    Calcium
  • Scott notices that when he's been getting sick more often and is usually sick for long periods of time. Which vitamin does he need more of to make his immune system stronger?
    Vitamin C
    B Vitamins
  • What's the % daily value of calcium on the nutrition label?
    20%
  • Which mineral keeps your muscles, heart, and nervous system working properly?
    Calcium
    Potassium
  • True or false. 20% or more is considered a LOW % daily value, which means there's not a lot of that nutrient in the food or drink
    FALSE. 20% or more of a nutrient is HIGH
  • How much potassium is in one serving?
    235 mg
  • Kyle wants to have stronger bones and teeth. He decides to eat more yogurt and spinach. Which mineral do these foods have a lot of that will help him have stronger bones and teeth?
    Zinc
    Calcium
  • How much calcium is in one serving?
    260 mg
  • Sean wants to make sure his body is able to use the energy he gets from food he eats so he can play bowling. He starts eating more whole grains, fish, and chicken. Which vitamin do these foods have a lot of so Sean has the energy he needs?
    B Vitamins
    Vitamin A
  • Jessica has noticed when she eats more oranges and strawberries, she doesn't get sick as often and her cuts and bruises heal faster. Which vitamin is responsible for this?
    Vitamin C
    Vitamin K
  • Genovy got a cut on her finger while doing a craft. What vitamin will make sure her blood clots so the bleeding from her cut stops?
    Vitamin C
    Vitamin K
  • What is the % daily value for total fat on this nutrition label
    10%
  • The % daily value of saturated fat is 5%. Is that considered high or low?
    Low. If the percentage is 5% or less, that means there's not a lot of that nutrient in food
  • True or false. 5% or less is considered a LOW % daily value, which means there's not a lot of that nutrient in the food or drink
    True
  • Which mineral makes hemoglobin, which is part of your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body?
    Zinc
    Iron
  • What is the % daily value for iron on this nutrition label?
    45%
  • The saturated fat % daily value on this label is 23%. Is that a high or low % daily value?
    High. Any nutrient with 20% or more means that the food or drink has a lot of that nutrient
  • How much iron is in one serving?
    8 mg