a seed that is eaten as a vegetable
Iron can be found in meats, tuna and salmon, eggs, beans, and several other foods.
box
a container that usually has four straight sides
Have you ever looked at a box of cereal?
broccoli
a vegetable that has green branches and small green flowers
Calcium can be found in dairy products like milk, vegetables like broccoli, and fish like salmon and sardines.
calcium
a substance important for strong healthy bones calcium is one essential mineral.
cereal
a breakfast food made from grain
Have you ever looked at a box of cereal?
essential
extremely important and necessary
Calcium is one essential mineral.
iron
a heavy type of metal that is very common and occurs naturally in blood iron is another important mineral.
lung
one of the two organs that people and animals use to breathe air
Iron helps to carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.
mineral
a substance that is naturally formed under the ground
They are listed because minerals are an important part of your diet.
oxygen
a chemical that is found in the air, that has no color, taste, or smell, and that is necessary for life
Iron helps to carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.
plant
a living thing that grows in the ground, usually has leaves or flowers plants take in minerals through their roots.
root
the part of a plant that grows underground
Plants take in minerals through their roots.
salmon
a fish which has reddish flesh and lives in oceans or lakes
Calcium can be found in dairy products like milk, vegetables like broccoli, and fish like salmon and sardines.
sardine
a small fish that is used for food and is usually packed in a can
Calcium can be found in dairy products like milk, vegetables like broccoli, and fish like salmon and sardines.