Vitamins
Vitamins must be obtained through diet.
Vitamins allow the body to use the energy provided by the
macronutrients.
Only trace amounts are required.
For vision, bone growth and cell division.
Obtained from colorful fruits, green leafy
Vitamin A
vegetables, eggs, fortified milk and cereals.
Essential
nutrients cannot be synthesized by the body and must be consumed
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in he diet.
Vitamin C
For immune system health. Obtained from citru
fruits and juices, peppers and tomatoes.
Vitamins
Vitamins must be obtained through diet.
Vitamins are important for metabolism, tissue building and
regulating body processes.
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
For heart health, strong bones and teeth and
cancer prevention. Obtained from fish and
fish oils, fortified milk, supplements or the
sun.
Supports the immune system. Obtained
from vegetable oils, nuts and seeds.
Vitamins
Vitamins must be obtained through diet.
Touch the arrows to reveal information about
the benefits and sources of each vitamin.
Vitamin K
Vitamin B
Complex
For blood, bone, liver and heart health.
Obtained from green leafy vegetables,
avocado and kiwifruit.
For cell growth, metabolism support, skin,
muscle tone, immune system and nervous
system function. Obtained from whole
unprocessed foods, fortified cereal, beans
and yeast.
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Nutritional Disorders Damage Health
Read the Case study and try to identify the vitamin deficiency.
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Activity D1
Minerals
Minerals must be obtained through diet.
Needed by the body in small amounts.
Regulate body fluids, contribute to growth, build tissues
Calcium- For strong bones and teeth. ObtainedIron- Prevents fatigue and low immunity.
from dairy, green leafy vegetables and canned Obtained from red meat, fish, poultry, beans
fish.
and iron-fortified cereal.
Magnesium- For muscle and nerve
function, heart health and bone strength.
Obtained from green vegetables, legumes
and whole grains.
Potassium- For strong bones and teeth.
Obtained from dairy, green leafy vegetables and
canned fish.
Minerals
Minerals must be obtained through diet.
Are put into different structures within the body to create
enzymes, hormones, skeletal bones, tissues, teeth & fluids.
Zinc- For wound healing, night vision and a
strong immune system. Obtained from red
meat, poultry, seafood and fortified cereal.
Sodium- For muscle and nerve function
and regulating blood pressure. Obtained
from table salt and processed food.
Iodine- For thyroid health.
Obtained from eggs, some
seafood and iodized salt.
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Excess sodium in the diet leads to _______.
A
high blood pressure
B
stroke
C
heart disease
D
kidney damage
This mineral is essential for healthy red blood cells. A
deficiency causes anemia.
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A
magnesium
B
sodium
C
calcium
D
iron