Period 5
A look at the lesson agenda
What we are going to learn
Vitamins
What are Vitamins? How do vitaminshelp our body? Why are vitaminsessential to our bodily functions..
Minerals
What are Minerals? How do they helpour body? Why is it essential to getthem?
A look at our lesson agenda
End of Lesson
The Real Question
Are we getting the vitamins andminerals that we need to live ahealthy life?.
Closing
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What are vitamins?
Vitamins
“Any of a group of organic compounds that are essential fornormal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantitiesin 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 usgrow and stay healthy.
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
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
Why vitamins are essential to our body
Why are Vitamins Essential
Growth & Development
Vitamins provide our body with the key nutrients itneeds 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 eachvitamin also works together to facilitateoptimal health.
Vitamin deficiencies be a contributingcause of mental problems such asADHD, and also physical problemssuch as Rheumatoid arthritis .
What are minerals?
Minerals
“An inorganic substance needed by the human body for goodhealth.” ~ Oxford American English Dictionary
Minerals are substances found in food that the body needs forgrowth and health. There are two kinds of minerals, macrominerals and trace minerals. Macro minerals are needed in largeramounts while trace minerals are needed in small amounts
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 dairyproducts like milk, yogurt andcheese, you can also find it inbroccoli, and dark leafyvegetables.
Trace Mineral
Iron can be found in readmeats, pork, fish andshellfish, poultry, beans, soyfoods, and green leafyvegetables.
Macromineral
Magnesium can be found inwhole grains, whole-grainbreads, nuts, seeds, potatoes,green leafy vegetables,potatoes, and chocolate.
Macromineral
Phosphorus can be found inmost foods, but the bestsources are dairy foods,meat, and fish.
Macromineral
Potassium can be found inbroccoli, potatoes (withskins), green leafy vegetables,citrus fruits, bananas, anddried fruits.
Trace Mineral
Zinc can be found in redmeat, poultry, oysters andother seafood, nuts, driedbeans, milk, other dairyproducts, and whole grains.
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 allparts of the body. Symptoms of iron-deficiencyanemia include weakness and fatigue.
Mg
Magnesium
Magnesium helps muscles and nerves function,and steadies the heart’s rhythm. It also helpsthe body create energy and make proteins.
P
Phosphorus
Phosphorus helps the body make energy. It is partof every cell membrane, and every cell in the bodyneeds phosphorus to function normally.
K
Potassium
Potassium helps with heart, muscle, and nervoussystem functions. It also helps the body maintainthe balance of water in the blood and body tissues.
Zn
Zinc
Zinc is important for normal everyday growth,maintaining a strong immune system and healingwounds.
Vitamins
Are we getting the vitamins that we need?
Vitamin D
Omega-3’s
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
50%
30%
70%
60%
80%
Teen guys need 75 mg and girls need 65 mg of vitamin C aday. Teens need 15 micrograms of vitamin D from food orsupplements every day, need 15 mg of vitamin E everyday, and at least 1,600 milligrams of omega-3s every day.
Vitamins Analysis
Teen guys need 900 micrograms ofvitamin A each day. Teen girls need700 micrograms each day.
58%
53%
Females
63%
Males
Are we getting the minerals that we need?
Minerals
Ca
K
Mg
P
Zn
Fe
Potassium
Teen girls and guys shouldaim for 4,700 mg ofpotassium each day.
Phosphorus
Teen girls and guysshould aim for 1,250 mgof phosphorus each day.
Iron
Teen guys need 11 mg ofiron a day and teen girlsneed 15 mg. Girls needhigher amounts becausethey lose iron throughblood duringmenstruation.
Calcium
Teen guys and girls need
1,300 mg (milligrams) ofcalcium each day.
Magnesium
Teen guys need 410 mg ofmagnesium each day and girlsneed 360 mg.
Zinc
Teen guys need 11 mg of zinca day and teen girls need
9 mg.
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47%
23%
40%
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Nutrition & Fitness, Period 5
Project Summary
andrew.wiik@vtsd.com
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By Andrew Wiik
Vitamins and Minerals
This project’s goal is to educate others onwhat vitamins and minerals are and howthey impact their health, growth, anddevelopment.
Project Citations
Citations
•http://blog.doctoroz.com/oz-experts/5-essential-vitamins-and-the-foods-youll-get-them-from
•http://kidshealth.org/teen/misc/vitamin_chart.html
•http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161618.php
•https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vitamins/health-benefits-of-vitamin-a-or-retinol.html
•http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/09/21/vitamin-c-heart-health.aspx
•http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/supplement-guide-vitamin-e
•http://articles.mercola.com/omega-3.aspx
•http://www.livestrong.com/article/271425-why-are-vitamins-important-to-your-body/
Project Citations (continued)
Citations
•http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/importance-vitamins-body-5846.html#page2
•http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/mineral
•http://womenshealth.gov/fitness-nutrition/nutrition-basics/minerals.html
•http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/much-omega3-per-day-1823.html