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2/10/16 1 Page 1 Vitamins and minerals Page 2 Vitamins and minerals • The main function of vitamins and minerals is to regulate body functions • The foods that contain the most vitamins and minerals are fruits and vegetables, except Vit. B. (it comes from grains.) Page 3 Vitamins and minerals • Eating a variety of fruit and vegetables ensures that we get all the vitamins and minerals we need. • Red, green, and orange vegetables have the most vitamins and minerals-the deeper the color the better the source. Page 4 Types of vitamins • There are two types of vitamins, Fat Soluble and Water Soluble. • Fat Soluble vitamins are carried and soluble in fat. The fat soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K . • Water soluble vitamins are carried and soluble in water. They water soluble vitamins are B complex and C Page 5 Types of minerals • Macro: We need in large amounts • Trace: We need in small amounts • The two biggest mineral deficiencies in the U.S. are calcium and iron. Page 6 Calcium • Builds and strengthens bones and teeth • Found in milk products, almonds and broccoli • If we don’t get enough, it can cause osteoporosis.
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Vitamins and minerals
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Vitamins and minerals • The main function of
vitamins and minerals is to regulate body functions
• The foods that contain the most vitamins and minerals are fruits and vegetables, except Vit. B. (it comes from grains.)
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Vitamins and minerals • Eating a variety of fruit and vegetables
ensures that we get all the vitamins and minerals we need.
• Red, green, and orange vegetables have the most vitamins and minerals-the deeper the color the better the source.
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Types of vitamins • There are two types of vitamins, Fat
Soluble and Water Soluble. • Fat Soluble vitamins are carried and
soluble in fat. The fat soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K.
• Water soluble vitamins are carried and soluble in water. They water soluble vitamins are B complex and C
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Types of minerals • Macro: We need in large amounts • Trace: We need in small amounts • The two biggest mineral deficiencies in
the U.S. are calcium and iron.
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Calcium • Builds and strengthens bones and teeth • Found in milk products, almonds and
broccoli • If we don’t get enough, it can cause osteoporosis.
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Iron • Helps blood cells carry oxygen • Found in red meats and dark green
vegetables. • If we don’t get enough, it causes anemia.
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On a Food Label… • Vitamins and
minerals are listed If they are present.
• If there is more than 10% it is a good source.
• If there is more than 20% it is an excellent source.
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Water
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Functions • Carries water soluble vitamins • Regulates body temperature • 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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Causes of Dehydration • Your body may lose too much fluids from:
– Vomiting or diarrhea – Urinating – Sweating – Fever
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Symptoms of Dehydration
• Not So Serious Symptoms – Dry or sticky mouth or
lips – Thirsty – Tiredness – Headaches
(sometimes)
• Serious Symptoms – Low or no urine output – Not producing tears – Sunken eyes or
fontanels – Lethargic/Comatose
