1. VITAMINS & MINERALS CLAIRE DOMIAN

2. WHAT ARE VITAMINS & MINERALS?  Needed in the body for growth and to stay healthy  Many different types of vitamins and minerals  Found in fruits and vegetables

3. VITAMIN A  Vitamin A:  Protects your eyes and skin  Helps you see at night  Helps keep you from getting infections  Found in:  Red and Orange fruits and vegetables  Dark green vegetables WHAT OTHER KINDS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES HAVE VITAMIN A?

4. VITAMIN C  Vitamin C:  Helps your body heal cuts and bruises  Keeps your gums and teeth healthy  Found in:  Many fruits, especially citrus fruits  Some vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes and broccoli WHAT OTHER KINDS OF FRUITS HAVE VITAMIN C?

5. VITAMIN D  Helps the body have strong bones  Absorbed from the sun  15-20 minutes without sunblock  Added in:  Milk and some dairy products  Added into cereals

6. B VITAMINS  Many different kinds!  Helps your body use energy  Found in:  Chicken, Fish and other protein foods  Beans, Peas,  Added to:  Cereals and grains

7. MINERALS  Potassium:  Keeps your muscles and nervous system working right. Helps with blood flow through your body  Found in: bananas, potatoes, beans, cantaloupe, spinach  Calcium:  Helps build strong bones and teeth  Found in: Milk, yogurt, cheese, and added in some orange juices  Iron:  Helps you have healthy blood and carries oxygen to the rest of your body  Found in: turkey, chicken, beef, fish, beans, and added to some grains and cereals.

8. REVIEW!  What does Vitamin C help with? Where can you find it?  What mineral is found in bananas?  Which vitamin can be absorbed from the sun?  What does Vitamin A help with? Where can you find it?

9. REFERENCES  U.S. Department of Agriculture. Serving up MyPlate: A yummy curriculum Grades 5 th -6 th. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/kids/downloads/ServingUpMyPlate-level3-TeachersGuide.pdf