Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals

• Contain no calories

• Help body work as it should

• Help decrease risk of disease

Where are vitamins and minerals?

Vitamins – a vital role

• Help burn calories

• Normal tissue growth

• Help nerves and muscles function

• Help decrease risk of chronic disease

Mighty minerals

• Build a body

• Help regulate body functions

• May help decrease risk of chronic disease

Vitamins – new news

• Vitamin A• Vitamin C• Vitamin E• Folic acid

OLD FAVORITE• B vitamins

Minerals - made for today

• Calcium• Iron• Potassium

Super foods• Dairy foods• Fruits

citrus• Vegetables

tomato productscolorful veggies

• Fortified cereals• Fortified breads

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Adapted from materials developed by:Janet Tietyen, PhD, RD, LDExtension Specialist for Food and Nutrition2003

Jackie Walters, MBA, RD, LDExtension Specialist for Nutrition Education Programs

September 2012

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