PPT-Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and Minerals Sodium Functions Fluid and electrolyte balance Associated with blood pressure and pH balance in the body Required for nerve impulse transmission Assists in the transport of certain nutrients . Functional Beverage. drink product that satisfies thirst, is nonalcoholic, is ready‐to‐drink and includes in its formulation non‐traditional ingredients, such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids or additional fruit/vegetable raw ingredients, depending on the purpose it is designed . Myth: As part of a healthy diet, people need to take dietary supplements. FACT. A diet that contains a variety of healthful foods usually supplies all the vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Vitamins. Needed for body to function, but only in small amounts. 2 types fat and water soluble. Fat soluble are A,D,E, and K. A. ll . D. ogs . E. at . K. ittens. Water soluble are Vitamin B group, Folate, and Vit. C. Describe the functions of minerals . Identify food sources of minerals. List minerals lacking in American diets . List foods that are the best sources of these minerals. Learning Objectives. Give tips to ensure mineral intakes are sufficient. Protein. Caffeine. Creatine. Products. VITAMINS AND MINERALS. Vitamins . and minerals are organic compounds found in high concentrations in fruit and vegetables. Though they are all needed for proper bodily function, there are a few that are important for performance.. . Some of the body’s most essential nutrients are every bit as important as . Carbs. , Fats, & Proteins. These important nutrients are Vitamins, Minerals, and Water. In this lesson you will learn about the unique function of each one and the best food source of each nutrient. 1. What is the main function of vitamins and minerals?. . . To regulate body functions. 2. What foods are many of the vitamins and minerals we . need found in?. . . Fruits and Vegetables. Intro to . Dr. Kimberly Balas. Why Is Nutrition Important to Health?. It is the basis of a well-functioning immune system. Nutritional Science. Investigates the metabolic and physiological responses of the body to food and diet, including the role of nutrients in the cause, treatment and prevention of disease . Myth. As part of a healthy diet, people need to take dietary supplements.. Fact. A diet that contains a variety of healthful foods usually supplies all the vitamins and minerals that your body needs. A. –Eyesight (r/o/y F&V). D. – Bones (sunlight, milk). E. – cell membranes . K . – blood CLOTTING . C. – Immune system, collagen, wounds (citrus, broccoli). B-complex. Folate. –neural tube (whole grains, dark green veggies, nuts): *. Carbs. Protein. Fats & Oils. Vitamins. Minerals. WATER. “Essential” Nutrients. Nutrients are categories of substances we need for our nutrition.. Essential Nutrients. are nutrient substances that we can only get from food, because our bodies cannot produce them on our own.. Recommendations for Athletes. Lecture content provided by GSSI, a division of PepsiCo, Inc. Any opinions or scientific interpretations expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of PepsiCo, Inc.. Classifications. Absorption. Disease Prevention. $200. $100. $300. $100. $200. $300. $100. $200. $300. FINAL ROUND. Which micronutrients are classified as water- or fat-soluble?. trace minerals. major minerals. Vitamins. Definition. - Complex organic substances vital for life.. Function. – Combines with enzymes to help chemical reactions take place.. Megadoses. – . excessively large amounts of vitamins.