Period 5

2 A look at the lesson agenda What we are going to learn Vitamins What are Vitamins? How do vitamins help our body? Why are vitamins essential to our bodily functions.. Minerals What are Minerals? How do they help our body? Why is it essential to get them?

3 A look at our lesson agenda End of Lesson The Real Question Are we getting the vitamins and minerals that we need to live a healthy life?. Closing Got any questions about the presentation? You can ask them now ?

4 Vitamins and Minerals Are we really meeting our daily vitamin and mineral needs?

5 Vitamins Vitamins play a key role in keeping our body healthy

6 What are vitamins? Vitamins “Any of a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.” ~ Oxford American English Dictionary Vitamins are an essential part of what we eat in order to help us grow and stay healthy.

7 Different types of vitamins and their sources. Different Types of Vitamins Omega-3’s Walnuts Sardines Wild Rice Tuna Egg yolks Sunlight Vitamin D Vitamin E Vegetable Oils Whole Grains Nuts Vitamin C Spinach Citrus Fruits Kiwi Peppers Vitamin A Carrots Pumpkin Kale Cantaloupe Milk Eggs Liver

8 What parts of the body different vitamins help Vitamins Benefits Omega-3’s Brain Heart Arteries Lungs Bones Teeth Vitamin D Vitamin E Eyes Immune System Skin Vitamin C Blood Vessels Skin Heart Gums Vitamin A Eyes Skin Immune System Reproductive System Teeth Bones Cholesterol

9 Why vitamins are essential to our body Why are Vitamins Essential Growth & Development Vitamins provide our body with the key nutrients it needs to continue growth and development. Vitamin Deficiencies Inadequate vitamin intake risks your health, as you'll be more vulnerable to heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis. Basic Functions Each vitamin has a specific function, but each vitamin also works together to facilitate optimal health. Vitamin deficiencies be a contributing cause of mental problems such as ADHD, and also physical problems such as Rheumatoid arthritis.

10 Minerals The body uses minerals to perform many different functions.

11 What are minerals? Minerals “An inorganic substance needed by the human body for good health.” ~ Oxford American English Dictionary Minerals are substances found in food that the body needs for growth and health. There are two kinds of minerals, macro minerals and trace minerals. Macro minerals are needed in larger amounts while trace minerals are needed in small amounts

12 Types of Minerals Types of minerals and their benefits Calcium Ca Iron Fe Magnesium Mg Phosphorus P Potassium K Zinc Zn Macromineral Calcium can be found in dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese, you can also find it in broccoli, and dark leafy vegetables. Trace Mineral Iron can be found in read meats, pork, fish and shellfish, poultry, beans, soy foods, and green leafy vegetables. Macromineral Magnesium can be found in whole grains, whole-grain breads, nuts, seeds, potatoes, green leafy vegetables, potatoes, and chocolate. Macromineral Phosphorus can be found in most foods, but the best sources are dairy foods, meat, and fish. Macromineral Potassium can be found in broccoli, potatoes (with skins), green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, bananas, and dried fruits. Trace Mineral Zinc can be found in red meat, poultry, oysters and other seafood, nuts, dried beans, milk, other dairy products, and whole grains.

13 How different minerals help your body Minerals and their Benefits Ca Calcium Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. Weak bones are vulnerable to osteoporosis, which causes bones to break easily.. Fe Iron Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia include weakness and fatigue. Mg Magnesium Magnesium helps muscles and nerves function, and steadies the heart’s rhythm. It also helps the body create energy and make proteins. P Phosphorus Phosphorus helps the body make energy. It is part of every cell membrane, and every cell in the body needs phosphorus to function normally. K Potassium Potassium helps with heart, muscle, and nervous system functions. It also helps the body maintain the balance of water in the blood and body tissues. Zn Zinc Zinc is important for normal everyday growth, maintaining a strong immune system and healing wounds.

14 The Real Question Are we getting the vitamins and minerals that we need to live a healthy life? ?

15 Vitamins Are we getting the vitamins that we need? Vitamin DOmega-3’sVitamin CVitamin EVitamin A 50%30%70%60%80% Teen guys need 75 mg and girls need 65 mg of vitamin C a day. Teens need 15 micrograms of vitamin D from food or supplements every day, need 15 mg of vitamin E every day, and at least 1,600 milligrams of omega-3s every day. Vitamins Analysis Teen guys need 900 micrograms of vitamin A each day. Teen girls need 700 micrograms each day. 58% 53% Females 63% Males

16 Are we getting the minerals that we need? Minerals CaK Mg P ZnFe Potassium Teen girls and guys should aim for 4,700 mg of potassium each day. Phosphorus Teen girls and guys should aim for 1,250 mg of phosphorus each day. Iron Teen guys need 11 mg of iron a day and teen girls need 15 mg. Girls need higher amounts because they lose iron through blood during menstruation. Calcium Teen guys and girls need 1,300 mg (milligrams) of calcium each day. Magnesium Teen guys need 410 mg of magnesium each day and girls need 360 mg. Zinc Teen guys need 11 mg of zinc a day and teen girls need 9 mg. 61% 47% 23% 40%40% 57% 19%

17 CLOSING You can now ask any question(s) you may have.

18 health.vths.info Class Nutrition & Fitness, Period 5 Project health.vths.info By Andrew Wiik Vitamins and Minerals This project’s goal is to educate others on what vitamins and minerals are and how they impact their health, growth, and development.

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