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⦿ Describe the importance of Vitamins, Minerals

and Water to the human body.

⦿ A nutrient is…⚫ A substance in food that regulates bodily function

⦿ One type of nutrient is….⚫ Carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamin, mineral, water

⦿ __________ carbohydrates provide quick energy

⦿ __________ carbohydrates provide long term energy

⦿ One function of fat is….⚫ Protection, Insulation, energy

⦿Dehydration

⦿A serious reduction in the body’s water

content.

⦿ Vitamins –

› Nutrients that are made by living things, are required only in small amounts, and that assist many chemical reactions in the body

⦿ 2 Types

⦿ fat-soluble vitamins—

⦿ water-soluble vitamins—

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⦿ The 2 types of vitamins are…

⚫Fat soluble

⚫Water soluble

⦿ fat-soluble vitamins—

⦿ dissolve in fatty material

⦿ can be stored by the body

⦿ Includes Vitamins

⚫A, D, E, and K

⦿ Sources are

⦿ vegetable oils

⦿ Liver

⦿ eggs

⦿ certain vegetables

⦿ Water-soluble vitamins—

⦿ dissolve in water

⦿ cannot be stored by the body

⦿ Includes Vitamins

⚫C and all B Vitamins

⦿ Sources are

⦿ Fruits

⦿ Vegetables

⦿ Whole grain foods

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⦿ ____________ dissolve in water and cannot be stored in the body.

⦿ ⚫Water soluble

⦿ Mineral –

⚫Nutrients that occur in non living things like rocks and soil.

› You need seven minerals—

⚫Calcium Sodium

⚫Potassium Magnesium

⚫Phosphorus Chlorine

⚫Sulfur

⦿ 4 are needed in large amounts

Calcium •Function

•formation and maintenance of bones and teeth.•Blood clotting•Nerve function

•A lack of can lead to •Osteoporosis - bones gradually weaken.

•Source•Milk and Dairy Products•Broccoli•Tofu•Collard Greens

Potassium •Works with sodium to maintain water balance in the body.

•Function•Make protein•Functioning of heart and nervous system

•Sources•Vegetables (potatoes/tomatoes)•Fruit (bananas/oranges)•Meat•Poultry•Fish

•Most Americans do not consume enough potassium.

Check⦿ Potassium…(identify 1 thing)

⚫ Works with sodium to maintain water balance in the body.

⚫ Makes protein

⚫ Helps with Functioning of heart and nervous system

⚫ Found in

⚫ Vegetables (potatoes/tomatoes)

⚫ Fruit (bananas/oranges)

⚫ Meat

⚫ Poultry

⚫ Fish

Iron •Functions

•Part of healthy red blood cells. •Helps in energy metabolism

•Lack of may cause Anemia –• red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin.

•Sources•Cereal Spinach Dried fruits•Red meat Seafood

Sodium •function

•maintain water balance•Maintain heart balance

•Sources•Table salt•Processed food (canned foods, pizza)•Snack foods (chips, salted nuts)

•Too much sodium can cause•High blood pressure

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⦿ ____________ helps with energy metabolism and part of red blood cells

⦿ ⚫Iron

•Water •65 % of your body weight is water•Water is essential for all life processes•Primary component of blood and tissue

•Functions•Aids in nearly all chemical reactions•Helps build new tissue•Helps produce energy•Carries dissolved waste products•Helps food digest

Dehydration • is a serious reduction in the body’s water content.

•Symptoms•Weakness•rapid breathing•weak heartbeat.

•To prevent you must drink•female 14 to 18 years old 10 8-ounce cups daily•Males 14 to 18 years old 14 8-ounce cups daily

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⦿ ____________ of your body’s weight is made up of _______________.

⦿ ⚫65%

⚫water

•Good things to drink•Water•fruits juices•Vegetable juices•sports drinks

•not necessary if you exercise for 60 minutes or less.

•Bad things to drink•Caffeinated Drinks•Tea•soda •Energy drinks•Coffee

⦿ Choose one of the following nutrients

(Vitamin, Mineral, or Water)

And describe their role or function in our body.

⦿ Use specific details from your notes.

Homeostasis is the process of maintaining a steady state inside your body.

When you become overheated, your body excretes perspiration, which cools your body. Thus, water regulates body temperature.

Water contains dissolved substances called electrolytes that regulate many processes in your cells.