The body can not make Vitamins, they must be consumed Vitamins B and C are Water Soluble. Not stored by the body, they are removed through urine Vitamins D.E.K.A are stored in the fatty tissue and the liver
Excess vitamin C is linked to: Kidney Stone formation Destruction of Vitamin B12 Irritation of the bowel Can lead to DNA damage
Excess Vitamin B6 is linked to: Liver Damage and Nerve Damage Excess Vitamin B2 Riboflavin is linked to: Impaired Vision Excess Vitamin E is linked to: Headaches, fatigue, Internal bleeding, muscular weakness and low blood sugar Excess Vitamin D is linked to: Kidney Damage Excess Vitamin A is linked to: Nervous System Toxicity
The nature of minerals are metallic elements New Zealand soils lack Selenium and Zinc List of minerals: Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Iron Zinc Selenium Copper There are 21 essential mineral Minerals aid the structure by forming bones and teeth Minerals aid function by helping to maintain normal heart rhythm, muscle contractility
% of your body weight is water You loose water through: Saliva Eye Fluid Sweat Secretions by glands and kidneys Function of water Transport Heat regulation Structure and form tissue Maintain blood pressure
In takeOut take Food 1000mlUrine 1250mls Fluids 1200mlFaeces 100mls Other 350mlsSkin 850mls Lungs 350mls TOTAL: 2550ml
Fluid lost as a percentage % Body Weight 1% Inability to concentrate 2% Impaired thermoregulations 3% Decreased muscle endurance 4-5% Decreased strength and endurance 6% + Heat cramps, heat stroke, coma, possible death The Amount of fluid loss depends upon: o Intensity of the activity o Environmental T°c o Relative humidity o Conditioning (of the person)