National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 2 Tasting Activity Fruits and Vegetables

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 3 Show Video Clip

Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 4

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 5 Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals Functions of Vitamin A  Healthy Skin  Healthy Eyes  Good Night Vision Food Sources of Vitamin A  Milk  Orange and Dark Green Produce

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 6 Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals Functions of Vitamin C  Healthy Immune System  Collagen Development Sources of Vitamin C  Citrus Fruits  Tomatoes, Peppers, Potatoes, Strawberries

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 7 Physical Activity Booster Weight-Bearing Exercise

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 8 Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals 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!

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 9 Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals Function of Calcium  Strong Bones  Muscle Contractions  Nerve Impulses  Blood Clotting  Normal Blood Pressure

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 10 Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals Sources of Calcium  Milk, Cheese, Yogurt  Dried Beans  Fish with Bones  Broccoli  Dark Green, Leafy Vegetables

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 11 Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals Functions of Iron  Red Blood Cells Formation  Oxygen Transport  Ability to Learn  Healthy Immune System  Enzyme Function

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 12 Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals Sources of Iron Heme Iron  Lean Red Meats, Liver  Dark Poultry Meat Non-Heme Iron  Whole Grains  Dried Beans, Lentils  Dark Green, Leafy Vegetables

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 13 Vital Vitamins and Mighty Minerals Nutrition Facts label – Vitamins A, C, Calcium, and Iron  Fresh produce has POS nutrition labeling  Labels list leader nutrients Baby Spinach Food Label

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 14 Nutrition Nuggets  Colorful Produce  Phytonutrients

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 15 Cafeteria Connection  School Performance  Student Health Resources  Fruits and Vegetables Galore  Web Sites for Organizations II

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 16 Personal Discovery Assessment Refrigerator Rater  Check refrigerator, freezer, and pantry for various colored fruits and vegetables  Check out choices at the store; try some new foods

Post-Quiz National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 17

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi End of Lesson 7