Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals
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Tasting Activity
Fruits and Vegetables
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Show Video
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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals
Vitamin A, Calcium
Calcium, Iron
Vitamin C, Calcium
Vitamin C
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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

• Functions of Vitamin A
• Healthy Skin
• Healthy Eyes
• Good Night Vision
• Food Sources of Vitamin A
• Milk
• Orange and Dark Green Produce

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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

• Functions of Vitamin C
• Healthy Immune System
• Collagen Development
• Sources of Vitamin C
• Citrus Fruits
• Tomatoes, Peppers, Potatoes, Strawberries

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Physical Activity Booster
Weight-Bearing Exercise
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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

• Verse 1
• I dont know, but Ive been told, (echo)
• Bones get weak as you get old. (echo)
• There is something you can do. (echo)
• Drink milk, eat cheese, and yogurt too. (echo)
• Strong Bones (echo)
• Every Day (echo)
• Feed your Bones, Strong Bones
• Feed your BonesStrong Bones!

• Verse 2
• I dont know, but I have heard, (echo)
• Exercise, the prevention word. (echo)
• Get on your feet and bear some weight, (echo)
• Start today, its not too late. (echo)
• Strong Bones (echo)
• Every Day (echo)
• Exercise for Strong Bones
• Exercise forStrong Bones!

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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

• Function of Calcium
• Strong Bones
• Muscle Contractions
• Nerve Impulses
• Blood Clotting
• Normal Blood Pressure

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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

• Sources of Calcium
• Milk, Cheese, Yogurt
• Dried Beans
• Fish with Bones
• Broccoli
• Dark Green, Leafy Vegetables

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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

• Functions of Iron
• Red Blood Cells Formation
• Oxygen Transport
• Ability to Learn
• Healthy Immune System
• Enzyme Function

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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

• Sources of Iron
• Heme Iron
• Lean Red Meats, Liver
• Dark Poultry Meat
• Non-Heme Iron
• Whole Grains
• Dried Beans, Lentils
• Dark Green, Leafy Vegetables

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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

• Nutrition Facts label Vitamins A, C,
• Calcium, and Iron
• Fresh produce has POS nutrition labeling
• Labels list leader nutrients

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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

• Nutrition Nuggets
• Colorful Produce
• Phytonutrients

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Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

• Cafeteria Connection
• School Performance
• Student Health
• Resources
• Fruits and Vegetables Galore
• Web Sites for Organizations II

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Personal Discovery

• Refrigerator Rater
• Check refrigerator, freezer, and pantry for
  various colored fruits and vegetables
• Check out choices at the store try some new
  foods

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End of Lesson 4