Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are found in many foods. Vitamins and minerals help your body to grow and develop. You can find many vitamins and minerals in many foods. The two most important vitamins for teenage athletes are iron and calcium.

Iron:
Found in lean red meat, shrimp, cereals and bread. It carries oxygen to blood and makes up an important part of hemoglobin. As well as increase the body's resistance to disease and stress.

Calcium:
Found in dairy products and some dark green vegetables. It helps build bones and keeps them strong. As well as preventing hypertension and colon cancer. It is also essential for every major body function.

Vitamin D is found in dairy products such as milk and yogurt. This vitamin helps your bones.

Vitamin A is found in carrots, to help you see better.

Vitamin C is found in oranges. This vitamin helps your body to heal when you get an injury.

Green vegetables contain vitamin B, which makes proteins and energy.



There are many vitamins and minerals in foods, so it's good to eat a variety.





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