Health
December 1, 2014
1) 3 weeks left of school
a. 2 weeks of actual work
b. Last week – Finals (2 days) Monday, Thurs
Warm-Up #48
Pg 202 Read Warm-Up
Where do you think teens get most of their
nutritional information? How factual do you think
their information is? 5 sent
1) All Projects will be delayed until January
2015.
2) 8.2 Vitamins, Minerals and Water
8.2 Vitamins, Minerals and Water
Vitamins
Nutrients that are made
up of living things, are
required in small amounts
and must have chemical
reactions to assist the
body
Fat-Soluble
Dissolve in fatty materials
Water-Soluble
Dissolve in water
Antioxidants
Help protect healthy cells
from the damage caused
by normal aging process
Minerals
Nutrients that occur
naturally in rocks and soil.
Ex. Carrots, tomatoes,
eggplants,
a. Calcium –milk, oranges
b. Sodium-soy sauce,salt
c. Potassium-potatoes,
bananas
d. Magnesium
e. Phosphorus-milk,
bananas
f. Chlorine
g. Sulfur
Anemia
blood deficiency- iron
Red blood cells – infusion
to replace the blood that is
lost
Supplements
a. Eat or drink foods to
replace the deficient
vitamin or mineral
b. If a person overdoses
on a vitamin or mineral,
the body will reject
1. Diarrehea
2. Hives
3. Throw up
Water
65% of your body
1. All of your body’s
chemical reactions take
place in water solution
Homeostasis
Process of maintaining a
steady state inside your
body = your body
temperature
Electrolytes
Contains dissolved
substances that regulate
many processes in your
cells = gatorade
Dehydration
A serious reduction in the
body’s water content
Ex. Sport when hot
Standing in line in hot
Don’t drink water