1. Drill # /21/15
List two vitamins and two minerals. Why do you think our bodies need both groups?

2. Objective - SWBAT: Agenda: Homework: Vitamins and Minerals WS
Describe what a particular vitamin or mineral does for the cell and/or body.
Agenda:
Complete Vitamin or Mineral Ad
Notes on Vitamins and Minerals
Homework:
Vitamins and Minerals WS

3. Vitamin and Mineral Advertisements
On the paper provided, create an advertisement for a specific Vitamin or Mineral.
Your Ad should include pictures, be creative, neat, and colorful.
Be sure to include the following information:
1) Name of the Vitamin/Mineral
2) Function
3) Sources
4) Deficiencies

4. Vitamins
Vitamins are organic molecules that help regulate body processes, often working with enzymes
Most must be obtained from food
There are two types of vitamins:
Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and cannot be stored in the body. Need to be eaten daily.
Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the fatty tissue of the body for future use (A, D, E, and K)

5. Minerals
Minerals are inorganic nutrients that the body needs for metabolic reactions and to maintain homeostasis.
Constant supply is needed to replace those lost in sweat, urine and digestive wastes.
Ex. Ca, Fe, K…

6. Vitamins and Minerals

7. Vitamin A Healthy eyes and skin Night Vision Eggs Liver Carrots
Leafy green vegetables
Sweet potatoes

8. Vitamin B2 Healthy skin Carbohydrate repair Tissue repair Fish Poultry
Cheese
Green vegetables

9. Vitamin C Healthy gums and teeth Wound healing Citrus fruits
Strawberries
Potatoes

10. Vitamin D Calcium absorption Strong bones and teeth
Salmon, tuna (fish)
Liver oil
Fortified milk
Cheese

11. Vitamin E Protects against damage of free radicals Healthy skin
Vegetable oil
Nuts
Seeds
Olives
Whole grains

12. Vitamin K
Blood clotting
Liver
Cauliflower
Leafy green vegetables

13. Calcium Nerve and muscle function Healthy bones and teeth
Milk and dairy
Tofu
Legumes
Dark green leafy vegetables
Shell fish

14. Iron Muscle contraction Metabolism Transports oxygen Red meat
Whole enriched grains
Dark green vegetables
Leafy green vegetables
Eggs
Peas
Beans

15. Phosphorous Acid-base balance Formation of ATP and Nucleic acids
Grains
meats
Dairy products

16. Potassium Fluid balance Nerve and muscle function Bananas
Many fruits and veggies
Meats
Beans

17. Sodium Nerve fluid Water balance Table salt Processed foods
Dairy products

18. Iodine
Normal cell functions
Thyroid hormones
Iodized salt
Seafood