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Tasting Activity

Fruits and Vegetables

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Show Video

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Vitamin C

Calcium, Iron

Vitamin C,Calcium

Vitamin A, Calcium

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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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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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Verse #1 I don’t know, but I’ve 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 Bones…Strong Bones!

Verse #2 I don’t know, but I have heard, (echo) Exercise, the prevention word. (echo) Get on your feet and bear some weight,

(echo) Start today, it’s not too late. (echo) Strong Bones (echo) Every Day (echo) Exercise for Strong Bones Exercise for…Strong Bones!

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

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

Leafy Vegetables

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

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

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Nutrition Facts label – Vitamins A, C,

Calcium, and Iron Fresh produce has POS nutrition labeling Labels list leader nutrients

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Nutrition Nuggets Colorful Produce Phytonutrients

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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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