PPT-Micronutrients Vitamins Minerals

Micronutrients Vitamins Minerals Minerals A range of minerals are required by our bodies on a regular basis Minerals help our bodies to grow and keep our metabolism going Iron Iron helps improve the transport of oxygen in blood around the body. Vitamins are divided into two groups watersoluble Bcomplex vitamins and C vitamins and fatsoluble vitamins A D E and K Unlike watersoluble vitamins that need regular replacement in the body fatsoluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty tissu 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 . Shining a Spotlight on the . Power of Vitamins. About the Campaign. The . Vitamins in Motion . campaign is an initiative to . raise awareness. and . advocate . for increased access, through . innovative solutions. Shining a Spotlight on the . Power of Vitamins. About the Campaign. The . Vitamins in Motion . campaign is an initiative to . raise awareness. and . advocate . for increased access, through . innovative solutions. Vitamin A. A. Fat soluble. , carotene converts to vitamin A for . vision, growth, nerves. Liver, yellow fruits and vegetables, oranges, pears, broccoli. Night blindness, poor eye sight, poor skin and hair. 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 . . Dr. Amani . Aliwi. . Alrasheedi. . Assoc. Prof. . Food & Nutrition Department. KAU. Definition and Characteristics. Vitamins are . carbon-containing compounds (organic) . that regulate a wide range of body processes.. naturally. existing . chemical compounds.. 2)Minerals can be identified by their . physical properties. .. 3)What are the four characteristics of a mineral?. Naturally occurring. Crystal Structure/Chemical Substance. 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. 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. Topics. Vitamins. Water-soluble . vitamins. vitamin . B. vitamin . C. Fat-soluble . vitamins. vitamin . A. vitamin . D. vitamin . E. vitamin . K. 2. Vitamins . 3. Vitamins. Vitamins are micronutrients. excludes synthetic minerals. inorganic. non living processes form them. chemically specific. has a unique proportion of elements. crystalline solid. atoms are arranged in specific 3-D patterns. Definition:. BY. RAHAMON. , Sheu K.. (139735) . . . M.Sc. Seminar Presentation 2008. 1. MICRONUTRIENTS AND HEALTH OF THE POPULATION by Rahamon SK. is licensed under a . Creative Commons Attribution-.