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10/3/17 1 Vitamins AND MINERALS FUNCTION AND SOURCES • All vitamins and minerals have different functions in the body • Basically they regulate all body functions. • They are most commonly found in fruits and vegetables. Some are found in grains, meats, and dairy as well. • Eating a balanced diet will ensure we get all of our vitamins and minerals we need. VITAMINS Types and Functions • Water soluble-Vitamin B Complex and C • B Complex contains 8 B Vitamins • Fat Soluble-Vitamins A, D, E, and K Minerals Types of Minerals • Macro-needed in the body in large amounts (like calcium) • Trace-needed in the body in small amounts (like iron) • The amount needed in the body does not determine importance!
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Vitamins AND MINERALS
FUNCTION AND SOURCES • All vitamins and minerals have different
functions in the body
• Basically they regulate all body functions.
• They are most commonly found in fruits and vegetables. Some are found in grains, meats, and dairy as well.
• Eating a balanced diet will ensure we get all of our vitamins and minerals we need.
VITAMINS
Types and Functions
• Water soluble-Vitamin B Complex and C • B Complex contains 8 B Vitamins
• Fat Soluble-Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Minerals
Types of Minerals
• Macro-needed in the body in large amounts (like calcium)
• Trace-needed in the body in small amounts (like iron)
• The amount needed in the body does not determine importance!
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Mineral Need to Knows:
• Minerals cannot be made by the body.
• Calcium (osteoporosis) and iron (anemia)deficiencies are the most common deficiencies in the United States.
• Scientists are still studying the effects of minerals on our bodies.
• There are about 60 minerals that make up about 4 percent of our bodies.
Calcium
• Function: helps build strong bones and teeth
• Sources: milk/milk products, broccoli
• Prevents: Osteoporosis
– Bones gradually lose their
– minerals, causing them to
become weak and frail.
Iron
• Function: carries oxygen in the body through red blood cells
• Sources: Animal products, enriched breads and cereals, dark leafy greens
• Prevents: Anemia
– Low red blood cell formation
(cells won’t get enough oxygen)
causes fatigue
Electrolytes
• Minerals that also help with: – fluid balance
– maintain your heartbeat
– Muscle and nerve actions
• Easily become imbalanced in cases of dehydration, illness, and diarrhea
• Some Electrolytes in our bodies: sodium and potassium
Water
Functions
• Carries Vitamins B & C (water soluble)
• Regulates body temperature through perspiration
• Carries waste products out
• Prevents dehydration
• MVP of all the nutrients!!! Your body is made up of 66% of water!! YOU NEED at least 8 cups to function!
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Dehydration
• Occurs from lack of water
• Thirst is an indicator of dehydration
• Drink water and other fluids frequently-don’t wait to be thirsty.
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks or soda
Symptoms of Dehydration
• Dry or sticky mouth or lips
• THIRST!
• Headaches, fatigue, etc.
• Urine color-should be a pale yellow color. Darker color is an indication of dehydration.
