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Fn1 ppt. vitamins and minerals
- 2. The main function of vitamins and minerals is to regulate body functions. Vitamins and minerals must be INGESTED everyday – and are found in foods like fresh fruits & vegetables, nutrient dense protein foods and whole grains. To get enough of each vitamin or mineral, it is best to always eat a wide and colorful variety of produce.
- 3. Dark leafy green vegetables have the most vitamins & minerals in them!
- 4. Water does several things for our bodies… a) b) c) d) Carries & helps the body absorb water soluble vitamins. Works with fiber to carry waste from the body Regulates body temperature Prevents dehydration! We should consume ½ their body weight in ounces of water every day!
- 5. Vitamins & Minerals Vocabulary: Not enough of something = DEFICIENCY Too much of something = TOXICITY Vitamins that dissolve in water = WATER SOLUBLE (B and C vitamins) Vitamins that dissolve in fat = FAT SOLUBLE (A,D,E and K vitamins) Large amount = MACRO Small amount = MICRO or TRACE Maintain fluid balance = ELECTROLYTES
- 6. Two Groups of Vitamins FAT SOLUBLE: Vitamins A,D,E,K (All Dogs Eat Kittens) WATER SOLUBLE: Vitamins B & C (Be Cool) Transported through the body in fat. Transported through body in water –excreted in urine. Too much can cause a toxicity. Deficiency keeps body from operating at capacity.
- 7. Vitamin A Function: Promote good vision, normal growth, and healthy nerve function Sources: Liver, yellow & orange fruits and vegetables, pears, and broccoli Prevents: skin problems and unhealthy hair, poor vision and night blindness TOXICITY can cause liver damage and severe birth defects. Carotene in carrots converts to Vitamin
- 8. Night Blindness nyctalopia: inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder.
- 9. Vitamin D Function: Formation of strong Bones & Teeth Sources: Dairy Products, seafood, eggs, mushrooms, cereal, pork, sunshine Prevents: Malabsorption of calcium; Rickets / Osteoporosis TOXICITY = calcium build up / bone spurs
- 10. Rickets A deficiency disease resulting from a lack of Vitamin D or from insufficient exposure to sunlight. Characterized by softening of developing bone, bow legs, malnutrition, and enlargement of the liver and spleen.
- 11. Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) Function: Antioxidant; slows down aging, promotes healthy skin & hair Sources: Nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables, avacados, grains (germ) Prevents: Cellular degeneration – TOXICITY can cause blurred vision, nausea, diarhea, dizziness, fatigue
- 12. Vitamin K Function: Assists with blood clotting; essential for bone healing and body repair. Source: Dark green, leafy vegetables, cabbage, liver, cauliflower. Prevents: Hemorrhaging No known TOXICITY
- 13. Vitamin C (ascorbic Function: Aids in wound healing, helps promote healthy immune system, forms collagen. Sources: Citrus Fruits, Cantaloupe, strawberries, pineapple, broccoli Prevents: Scurvy TOXICITY = acid sores in soft tissues of mouth acid)
- 14. Scurvy A lack of (DEFICIENCY) of Vitamin C characterized by weakness, anemia, bruising, inflamed pores, bleeding gums and loose teeth.
- 15. B Vitamins…. “Vitamin Complex” a GROUP of vitamins….. B1 = Thiamine B2 = Riboflavin B3 = Niacin B6 = Pyridoxine B9 = Folacin / Folic Acid B12 = Cobalamin
- 16. Vitamin B1 =Thiamine Function: Healthy nerve function and muscle tissue, digestive system, energy metabolism. Sources: Milk, grains, poultry, fish, dried beans Prevents: Beriberi No known TOXICITY
- 17. Beriberi Caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) that affects many systems of the body, including the skin, muscles, heart, nerves, and digestive system. Beriberi means… "I can't, I can't" in Singhalese, which reflects the crippling effect it has on its victims. Common in parts of Asia, where white rice is the main food. In the U.S., beriberi is primarily seen in people with chronic alcoholism.
- 18. Vitamin B2 =Riboflavin Function: Growth, nerve function, digestion, works with protein for maintenance, energy metabolism. Sources: Milk, grains, green vegetables, meat, fish Prevents Premature aging; Cheilosis No known TOXICITY
- 19. Cheilosis A disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a lack of (DEFICIENCY) of riboflavin
- 20. Vitamin B3 = Niacin Function: Promotes healthy skin and tissues, digestion, and nervous system. Sources: Milk, grains, poultry, fish. Prevents: Pellagra No known TOXICITY
- 21. Pellagra An inability to absorb Niacin (B3 ) or the amino acid tryptophan may cause scaly sores, cellular degeneration, mucous PH imbalance, and mental barriers.
- 22. Vitamin B6 = Pyridoxine Function: Healthy brain function, formation of red blood cells, immune system support. Sources: Beans, legumes, nuts/seeds, eggs ,meat/fish. Prevents: Helps fight infection. No known TOXICITY.
- 23. Vitamin B9=Folacin (Folic Acid / Folate) Functions: Age related memory, vision and hearing loss; promotes healthy red blood cells, maintains body enzymes. Sources: beans/ legumes citrus fruit, dark green vegetables, grains, meats, poultry/eggs, liver. Prevents: Neural Tube birth Defects, anemia and
- 24. Neural Tube Birth Defects: (NTD) is lack of (DEFICIENCY) of Folic acid causing a congenital malformation which occurs between the 20th and 28th day after conception. The cells of the neural plate make up nervous system. The cells fold back onto themselves in order to create what is called the neural tube, which becomes the back bone and spinal cord.
- 26. Vitiligo… Skin condition in which there is a loss of brown color (pigment) from areas of skin, resulting in irregular white patches. Caused by lack (DEFICIENCY) of Vitamin B or Folic Acid and other vitamins such a B12, C and copper & zinc.
- 27. Vitamin B12 = Cobalamin Function: Healthy red blood cell & marrow, nervous system function, sperm production, strong immune system. Improves mental energy, memory, protects against allergies and toxins (cyanide in cigarettes) Sources: Milk, eggs, liver, dairy products, fish, and shellfish Prevents: Pernicious Anemia, intestinal malabsorption TOXICITY = slight stomach upset
- 28. Pernicious Anemia Chronic disease cause by lack of (DEFICIENCY) of Vitamin B12 typified by abnormally large red blood cells. Disturbs the nervous system causing depression and drowsiness.