Vitamins and Minerals

6 Major Nutrients

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water

3 Nutrients that Provide Energy

Carbohydrates, fats, proteins

Vitamin A Function

Vision, immune health, and skin health

Vitamin B Functions

Metabolism and immune health

Vitamin C Functions

Aids in iron intake, and immune health (repair of skin tissue)

Vitamin D Functions

Helps calcium absorption, strong bones

Vitamin E

Protects the cells, helps K function, red blood cells

Vitamin K Functions

helps blood clot, bone health

Water-Soluble vitamins

B Vitamins and C

Fat-Soluble vitamins

A,D,E,K

Vitamin A Sources

Beef, liver, dairy, yellow and orange vegetables

Vitamin B Sources

Meats, fish, dairy

Vitamin C Sources

Citrus fruits, broccoli, strawberries

Vitamin D Sources

Fortified milk, sunlight, fatty fish

Vitamin E Sources

Vegetable oils. leafy greens, nuts

Vitamin K Sources

Leafy greens, milk, eggs

Common Types of Chronic Disease

Heart disease, cancer, obesity, asthma, arthritis, etc

Risk factors for Chronic Disease

obesity, sleep depravation, unhealthy eating, inactivity, genetics, high blood pressure, other chronic diseases

What do Vitamins Do?

Help chemical reactions happen + help with cell growth, function, and development

Minerals

sodium, zinc, calcium, potassium

Fat vs. Water Soluble

fats: stored as fats when digested, water: washed out as water, dissolved by water

What do Supplements Do?

Provide vitamins that you aren’t digesting enough of

How many B Vitamins are There?

8