2. Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Section 1 Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins Bellringer What is the importance of vitamins and minerals? Chapter 7

3. Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Nutrition for Life Objectives Describe the function and food sources of vitamins Describe the function and food sources of minerals Chapter 7

4. Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Section 2 Vitamins, Minerals, and Water Vitamins Vitamins are carbon-containing nutrients that are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth. Chapter 7 Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. They are not stored in the body very well. Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat. As a result, they can be stored in fat tissue and remain in the body for a long time.

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7. Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Section 2 Vitamins, Minerals, and Water Minerals Iron-deficiency is a worldwide problem that causes anemia. Red meats are rich in iron. Chapter 7 Minerals are chemical elements that are essential in small amounts to maintain good health. Nutrient deficiency is the state of not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health. Most of us eat more sodium than is healthy. Most teens do not eat enough calcium. Calcium is found in green, leafy vegetables and in calcium- fortified foods.

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9. Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Sodium Most people eat far more salt than is healthy. Only 500mg of sodium is needed per day! How much is 500mg? ¼ of a teaspoon Sodium intake should not be more than 2400mg a day. (About 1 ¼ teaspoons)

10. Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Extra salt with those fries? Too much sodium causes … High blood pressure which can cause… Heart Disease Stroke Kidney Failure

11. Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Wendy’s Fries vs. Wendy’s Fruit Bowls High SodiumLow Sodium Anything processed such as… Lunch Meat Snack Foods Canned Foods Fresh Fruits Fresh Veggies

12. Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Calcium How much calcium do you need in one day? Teenagers need 1300 mg 1 Cup of milk (8oz) has 300mg DairyNon-Dairy Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese Green leafy veggies like spinach & broccoli Calcium fortified foods… like bread, o.j., and some cereals

13. Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu 1.Why are vitamins and minerals important? 2.Name 5 important vitamins, their benefits, and what foods they are found in. 3.If someone doesn’t like milk, what can they do to make sure they are still getting the calcium they need? 4.. How much sodium should a person have a day? 5.How much sodium is in a large order of french fries from your favorite fast food restaurant?