Vitamins and Minerals Found in supplements and foods
Vitamins and Minerals Fat Soluble Water Soluble Minerals
Foods Vitamins and minerals support bodily function Necessary for health Work together
Recommended Intakes Fat Soluble Vitamins A mcg D – 15 mcg E - 15 mg K – 90 mcg These are DRI for a 30 yr. old, active, female.(USDA, 2015)
Recommended Intakes Water Soluble Vitamins B6 – 1.3 mg B12 – 2.4 mcg C – 75 mg Minerals Iron – 18 mg Zinc – 8 mg Magnesium – 310 mg Potassium – 4.7 g Calcium – 1000 mg Recommendations for an active 30 year old female (USDA, 2015)
Are Whole Foods Better? Whole foods contain a variety of vitamins and minerals Whole foods have fiber Fruits and Vegetables also contain phytochemicals Whole foods have been shown to prevent disease
Supplements Exceed Daily Recommended Intake May contain additives Absorb differently Lack rigorous testing
When is a supplement appropriate? Deficiency Pregnancy Inadequate diet Aging
Food Sources Vitamins A – carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato C – Citrus fruits D- mushrooms, fortified foods such as milk and cereals E- vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, spinach K- Green leafy vegetables B12 – Animal products or fortified foods B6- Chickpeas, bananas, tuna, salmon, chicken
Food Sources Minerals Iron- lean meats, seafood, beans Zinc – meat, dairy, nuts, whole grains Magnesium – Nuts, spinach, soymilk, beans Potassium – bananas, squash, sweet potato Calcium – Dairy products, tofu, greens
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