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“Remember to take your… Vitamins!”

“Remember to take your… Vitamins!”. HPE 9 Nutrition. How many of you take vitamins?. Why do teens need vitamins?. Adolescents need plenty of vitamins and minerals during their growth spurt. Girls , this generally occurs around 10 to 11 years Boys it occurs later, at around 12 to 13 years

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“Remember to take your… Vitamins!”

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  1. “Remember to take your…Vitamins!” HPE 9 Nutrition

  2. How many of you take vitamins?

  3. Why do teens need vitamins? Adolescents need plenty of vitamins and minerals during their growth spurt. Girls, this generally occurs around 10 to 11 years Boys it occurs later, at around 12 to 13 years Nutritional & energy needs at this time are greater than at any other time of life!

  4. 2 Classes of Vitamins • # 1- Fat soluble • D,E,A,K • #2- Water soluble • B1 (thiamin) • B2 (Riboflavin) • B3 (Niacin) • B6 (Pyroxidine) • B12 (Cobalamin) • Folate (Folic acid) • Biotin • C (ascorbic acid)

  5. # 1- Fat Soluble • Are dissolved and stored in the Fat tissue of the body. • Because these are fat soluble, they can be toxic to the body and there can be physical side effects of overdose.

  6. What foods contain these vitamins?

  7. Main Functions VitaminFunction A Healthy skin, bones, teeth and hair D Helps body use of calcium E Aids in maintenance of red blood cells K Aids in blood clotting

  8. What if I don’t get enough of these vitamins?

  9. Effects of Deficiency VitaminDeficiency A Night blindness, dry eyes rough skin D Rickets in children E Rupture of red blood cells K Hemorrhage, slow clotting

  10. #2- Water Soluble

  11. FunctionNervous System

  12. FunctionMetabolizes Fats, Carbs, & Proteins

  13. FunctionEnergy Metabolism

  14. FunctionEnergy Metabolism

  15. FunctionAids in Nervous System & Red Blood Cells

  16. FunctionForms Red Blood Cells

  17. FunctionBone, Teeth, & Skin Formation

  18. Effects of Deficiency of Water Soluble Vitamins • SEE HANDOUT

  19. What is a Mineral? Just like vitamins, minerals help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy! The body uses minerals to perform many different functions — from building strong bones to transmitting nerve impulses. Some minerals are even used to make hormones or maintain a normal heartbeat.

  20. Minerals • Mineral Approx. needed Used for:  • Calcium 1,500 mg For bones & teeth, nervous system • & muscle action. • Chromium 100 mcg Increases effectiveness of insulin. • Copper 2 mg Formation of blood cells, works with Vit. C in healing process. • Iodine 130 mcg Helps regulate metabolism • Iron 18 mg Used in the production of blood, • Magnesium 400 mg Acts as a catalyst in utilization of carbohydrates, fat, protein & other minerals. • Manganese 3 mg For skeletal development & sex hormone production. • Molybdenum 25 mcg Helps iron transport from liver, promotes normal cell function. • Potassium 200 mg Necessary for heart muscle function, kidneys & nervous system. • Selenium 200 mcg Works with E to promote antibodies. Keeps tissue and artery elasticity. • Zinc 25 mg Aids in healing process, used by prostate gland & immune system.

  21. Where do Minerals Come From? • Most minerals are found in a balanced, healthy diet! • Due to some medical conditions, mineral supplement may be required and supervised by a physician.

  22. What healthy food choices will you make today?

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