We learned in the Nutrition page that proper nutrition means eating the right foods so our bodies will get the vitamins and minerals they need. Our bodies need vitamins and minerals to function. Different parts of our bodies like our eyes, brains, muscles, and bones need different nutrients to grow and be healthy.
Here is a list of Vitamins and Minerals that our bodies need:
Vitamins
Vitamin A
- eyes, immune system, skin
- milk, eggs, orange and green vegetables
Vitamin C
- Bones, blood vessels, teeth, gums, healing, brain
- Berries, bell peppers, oranges, spinach, tomatoes
Vitamin D
- bones
- Sunlight, milk, fish oil, eggs
Vitamin E
- Blood, cells
- Nuts, green leafy vegetables, whole grains
Vitamin B12
- Red blood cells, nerves
- Fish, milk, cheese, red meat, chicken
Vitamin B6
- Brain, nerves, proteins
- Bananas, nuts, red meat, chicken, fish, eggs, beans
Thiamin (B1)
- Muscles, nervous system, heart
- Meat, fish, beans, peas
Niacin (B3)
- Skin, nerves
- Chicken, red meat, peanuts, fish
Riboflavin (B2)
- Energy, red blood cells, eyes
- Meat, eggs, peas, nuts, milk, green vegetables
Folate (B9, folic acid)
- Red blood cells, DNA
- Green vegetables, beans, liver, oranges
Minerals
Calcium
- Bones and teeth
- Milk, yogurt, cheese, green vegetables
Iron
- Blood
- Red meat, poultry, soy, green leafy vegetables, fish, pork
Magnesium
- Muscles, nerves, bones, energy
- Nuts, whole grains, breads, bananas, milk
Phosphorus
- Bones, teeth, energy, cells
- Milk, meat, fish
Potassium
- Muscles, nervous system
- Potatoes, broccoli, bananas, fruits
Zinc
- Growth, immune system, healing
- Red meat, seafood, nuts, milk, whole grains, poultry
More biology subjects:
The Cell
Bacteria
Photosynthesis
Trees
Animals
Scientific Classification
Nutrition
Vitamins and Minerals
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