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MICRONUTRIENTS
VITAMINS AND MINERALS
OVERVIEW
Vitamins are essential for the regulation of the body’s metabolic functions.
They are required in small amounts.They help the body use energy effectively.
VITAMINS
VITAMINS
WATER SOLUBL
E
FAT SOLUBL
E
WATER SOLUBLE
Soluble in waterDissolve into the blood plasma
B group vitaminsVitamin C
FAT SOLUBLE
Not soluble in water.Stored in the body and transported by special
proteins
Vitamin A,D, E and K
VITAMIN A
Necessary for growth and repair of body tissues.In specific the tissue that lines the skin and mucous
membranes of the mouth, nose, throat and lungs.
The skin serves as a protective barrier to infection caused by bacteria and damage from other sources.
A good exam response.Vitamin A can improve health by protecting mucous
membranes, thereby reducing the susceptibility of infections.
Vitamin A continued……
Helps with:-maintenance of bones, gums and tooth enamel.-contributes to good vision-Beta-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A that promotes a healthy immune system-Aids in RNA synthesis- cell development.
Vitamin A food sources
B group vitamins
Metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fat for energy production.
Maintenance of healthy skinEnhance immune and nervous system
functionPromote cell growth and division
B1- Thiamine
Convert carbohydrate to glucose.Essential for healthy heart and nerve
function-including brain
Smaller roles- HCL production in the stomach lining and blood formation
Essential for cell growth and normal muscle development.
Food sources Thiamin
Vitamin B3- Niacin
Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein.Vital tp maintenance of nervous system and
digestive systemImprove blood circulationReduce blood cholesterol.
Good exam response.Vitamin B3 plays a role in reducing blood cholesterol therefore decreasing the chance of high blood pressure.
Food sources of B3-niacin
Vitamin B2- Riboflavin
Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins- therefore energy production.
Growth of cells, in particular red blood cells.
Necessary for good vision, skin, nails and hair.
Vitamin B6- Pyridoxine
Metabolism of protein and fat in particular fatty acids.
Production of antibodies that help fight bacterial diseases.
Healthy functioning of nervous system and brain.
Involved in the regulation of sodium and potassium balance
Required for the absorption of B12.
Food sources B6
Vitamin B9-folate/folic acid
With B12 is essential for formation, maturation and multiplication of red blood cells.
Synthesis of DNA and RNA which control tissue growth and cell function.
Metabolism of protein and is linked with decreasing an amino acid in the blood linked with heart disease.
During pregnancy folate is essential to reduce the likelihood of spina bifida ( first three months)
Vitamin B9-folate/folic acid- food sources
Vitamin B12- cyanocoblalamin
Production and regeneration of red blood cells
Nervous system functioningMetabolism of folic acid
Vitamin B12- cyanocoblalamin0-food sources
Vitamin C
Formation of collagen.Collagen is a connective tissue protein that
holds body structures such as skin, cartilage,tendon and bone.
Healthy bones, teeth, gums and blood vessels.
Absorption of ironIt is an antioxidant that protects other
nutrients from damage from oxidation
Food sources Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
Maintains adequate levels of minerals Calcium and phosphorus
Maintains a stable nervous system, normal heart action and blood clotting, formation of RNA
Vitamin D- Sources
Minerals
Inorganic chemicals in the diet and body.
The human body needs 20 different minerals to function and maintain body processes effectively.
Minerals required in large amounts: calcium, sodium, potassium
Minerals required in small amounts: magnesium, zinc,iodine, sodium and copper
Calcium
Most abundant mineral in bodyConstruction and maintenance of bones and teeth.99% of body’s calcium is in the skeleton and teeth.1% is in the blood and soft tissue
Calcium is essential for maximising bone density and reaching peak bone mass.
Exam response:Inadequate calcium intake can adversely influence bone density, therefore increasing the chance of developing osteoporosis.Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone density which can lead to increased susceptibility of bone fractures.
Calcium
Assists in the transmission of nerve pulses for muscular contraction
Regulating heart rhythm as well as blood pressure
Helps with blood clotting and wound healing
Food sources for calcium
Phosphorus
2nd most abundant mineral in the body, found in bones and teeth.
Forms with calcium to form calcium phosphate.
Makes the skeleton rigidPlays a role in energy productionSynthesis for growth, maintenance and repair
of cellsMuscular contractions, heartbeat, nerve
transmissions
Phosphorus food sources
Iron
Essential component for haemoglobin in the blood and myoglobin in the muscles.
Haemoglobin carries oxygen to maintain life functions.
Myoglobin supplies oxygen to working muscles
Iron – food sources
sodium
Regulation of BP and blood volume.Maintain water balanceMaintaining pH levels for nerve transmission
impulses
Food sources:
Iodine
Used by thyroid gland- regulates cell activity and growth in most body tissues.
Essential for normal growth and development.
Metabolise energy nutrients
Food sources:
Flouride
Harden tooth enamelPrevent dental cavitiesWhen food is eaten bacteria naturally occurs
and starts to decay and corrode tooth enamel.
Food sources