Iron/calcium

Question 1

vitamin A’s nickname

Answer 1

retinol

Question 2

what is vitamin A’s function?

Answer 2

it helps: the eyes, bone growth, and to prevent cancer

Question 3

where can you find vitamin A?

Answer 3

carrots, fish, apricots

Question 4

what are the effects of a vitamin A deficiency?

Answer 4

night blindness, dry and rough skin

Question 5

what are the four fat-soluble vitamins?

Answer 5

Retinol (A), D, Tocopherol (E), K

Question 6

what is vitamin C’s nickname?

Answer 6

ascorbic acid

Question 7

what is vitamin C’s function?

Answer 7

holds tissues and cells together, aids in wound healing, bone and tooth formation, increases the absorption of iron

Question 8

where can you find vitamin C?

Answer 8

red peppers, citric food (lemons, limes, kiwi)

Question 9

what are the symptoms of a Vitamin C deficiency?

Answer 9

lose teeth, bleeding gums, wounds don’t heal

Question 10

What is the function of folate/folic acid?

Answer 10

red blood cell formation, lowers risk of birth defects

Question 11

Where can you find folate or folic acid?

Answer 11

green veggies, eggs, whole grains, legumes, fish

Question 12

what is the result of a folate/folic acid deficiency?

Answer 12

anemia

Question 13

how many milligrams of calcium should you have each day?

Answer 13

1,300

Question 14

what vitamin helps the body absorb calcium?

Answer 14

vitamin D

Question 15

what are 3 factors that affect an increase in bone fractures?

Answer 15

less exercise, less milk, more soda

Question 16

a physical activity that does not provide weight bearing benefits?

Answer 16

swimming

Question 17

One cup of milk provides what percent of calcium teens need each day?

Answer 17

25%

Question 18

compare chocolate and plain milk

Answer 18

they have the same amount of calcium, flavored milk has more calories and sugar

Question 19

what are some activities that make your bones stronger?

Answer 19

walking, running, dancing, and team sports

Question 20

why is calcium intake between ages 9 and 18 very important?

Answer 20

most bone mass accumulates during this time

Question 21

what is iron?

Answer 21

a mineral

Question 22

what is iron apart of?

Answer 22

protein hemoglobin

Question 23

what does it do (protein hemoglobin)?

Answer 23

caries oxygen from our lungs throughout our bodies

Question 24

What is iron deficiency?

Answer 24

the most common nutritional deficiency and the leading cause of anemia in the U.S

Question 25

what does iron deficiency cause?

Answer 25

fatigue, or affect memory or other mental function of teens

Question 26

what is heme iron?

Answer 26

iron from meat, poultry, fish

Question 27

what is non-heme iron?

Answer 27

iron from plants

Question 28

which type of iron is absorbed more efficiently?

Answer 28

heme iron

Question 29

what helps to enhance non-heme iron absorption?

Answer 29

foods with vitamin C

Question 30

What are some things that can decrease the amount of non-heme iron absorbed at a meal?

Answer 30

tea, coffee, whole grains, legumes, milk, dairy products, and calcium

Question 31

what percent of all girls and girls who exercise are deficient?

Answer 31

``` all = 20% exercise = 80% ```

Question 32

where are mangos grown?

Answer 32

India, China, Nigeria, Brazil

Question 33

what are mangos high in ?

Answer 33

vitamin C

Question 34

when are mangos in season?

Answer 34

winter

Question 35

how do you tell if a mango is ready?

Answer 35

mushy

Question 36

where are acai grown?

Answer 36

south America

Question 37

what are acai grown in?

Answer 37

palm trees

Question 38

where are coconuts grown?

Answer 38

Mexico

Question 39

what are coconuts grown in?

Answer 39

palm trees

Question 40

what are the benefits of coconuts?

Answer 40

high in fiber, reduce cholesterol

Question 41

how do you know if a coconut is ripe?

Answer 41

if you shake if and hear nothing inside

Question 42

when and where is a passion fruit grown?

Answer 42

year round in any warm climate

Question 43

what is a passion fruit high in?

Answer 43

vitamin C and A

Question 44

how do you know if a passion fruit is ripe?

Answer 44

it drops off the vine, and is purple wrinkly(more sweet)

Question 45

what parts of the passion fruit do you eat?

Answer 45

not the skin, but the inside gooey stuff

Question 46

what are kumquats high in?

Answer 46

fiber and vitamin C

Question 47

where are kumquats grown?

Answer 47

Asian nations

Question 48

how to tell if a kumquat is ripe?

Answer 48

bright orange and firm

Question 49

what can't you eat of the kumquat?

Answer 49

the seeds

Question 50

what are dragon fruits high in?

Answer 50

vitamin C and B and fiber

Question 51

where and when are dragon fruits grown?

Answer 51

central America, year round

Question 52

what do dragon fruits grow on?

Answer 52

trees

Question 53

what part is edible of the dragon fruit?

Answer 53

the inside white with black spots

Question 54

where and when are pomegranates grown?

Answer 54

October- January in India/California

Question 55

what are pomegranates high in?

Answer 55

vitamin B and C

Question 56

how to tell if a pomegranate is ripe?

Answer 56

heavy and outside is a deep brown red

Question 57

how many calories are a mango?

Answer 57

100

Question 58

how many calories are a pomegranate?

Answer 58

233

Question 59

where is edamame grown?

Answer 59

Asia and America

Question 60

what is edamame a good source of ?

Answer 60

iron, protein, and calcium

Question 61

where and when is star fruit grown?

Answer 61

December- March in southeast Asia

Question 62

what is star fruit high in?

Answer 62

vitamin C, B and fiber

Question 63

where and when is papaya grown?

Answer 63

central and south America in the summer and fall

Question 64

what is papaya high in?

Answer 64

vitamin A and C

Question 65

how many calories is a papaya?

Answer 65

67

Question 66

what part don't you eat of a papaya?

Answer 66

the seeds