MINERALS by Dave Dhaliwal - Sandalwood Heights SS (2442) https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws en-us 2018-04-05 16:53:56 UTC 2026-03-04 23:44:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition 5372611 https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/248961005 Minerals help our bodies develop and function, they are also essential for good health.]]> 2018-04-05 16:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/248961005 Types of Minerals 5372611 https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/248965523 Different types of minerals that are relevant to human nutrition are]]> 2018-04-05 17:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/248965523 5 Main Mineral Deficiencies 5372611 https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/248967129 Calcium Deficiency: cramping of the muscles, numbness, tingling in the fingers, fatigue, poor appetite, irregular heart rhythms

Iron Deficiency: 
children may exhibit signs through slow social and cognitive development, feeling weak, feeling tired

Magnesium Deficiency: 
fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, numbness, tingling, muscle cramps, seizures, abnormal rhythms of the heart

Potassium Deficiency: 
muscle cramping, weakness, constipation, bloating, or abdominal pain caused by paralysis of the intestines

Zinc Deficiency: 
loss of appetite, taste, smell, decreased function of the immune system, slowed growth, diarrhea, loss of hair, and impotence
]]> 2018-04-05 17:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/248967129 Functions of Mineral In Body 5372611 https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249058781 -Supports body cells and structure 
-Help builds bones 
-Essential part of red blood cells.
-Work to regulate many body processes
-Important to nervous system function
-Keep blood glucose levels normal
]]> 2018-04-05 21:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249058781 Minerals In Food 5372611 https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249066869 -Milk is a good source of calcium
-Red meat is rich in iron and zinc
-Fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium
-Whole grains are rich in magnesium, selenium, and chromium
-Nuts and seeds are sources of copper and manganese]]> 2018-04-05 22:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249066869 Animal Products vs Plant Foods 5372611 https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249070150 -Iron and zinc better absorbed by the body from animal foods
- Phytate and oxalate are found mainly in whole grains, vegetables, and legumes

]]> 2018-04-05 22:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249070150 Food Processing 5372611 https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249070659 -Are stable in food
-remain in the food even a after cooking, canning, or freezing
-Can still affect the content of certain minerals
-Ex. refining or milling will decrease the chromium content of foods
-processing steps involving food additives can increase the phosphorus content 
-Processing  affects the balance of sodium and potassium in vegetables
-Fresh vegetables are rich in potassium and  low in sodium
-Canned vegetables are higher in sodium from added salt]]> 2018-04-05 22:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249070659 Supplements 5372611 https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249071656 -You can get all the minerals you need by making healthy food choices 
-Some situations  supplements may be needed
-Ex. women in their childbearing years find it hard to get iron 
-People who are allergic to milk may have a hard time getting calcium]]> 2018-04-05 22:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249071656 Are Large Amount Of Minerals Harmful? 5372611 https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249072201 -More is not necessarily better
-Many minerals can be toxic in large doses
-Can lead to side affects 
-Ex. constipation, kidney damage and high blood pressure]]> 2018-04-05 23:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249072201 Consumption Of Minerals Per Day 5372611 https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249072905 -amount of minerals we need is actually very small
-Smaller than the amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and fats required for a healthy diet
- Adults need about 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day
-Only about 10 to 15 milligrams of iron and zinc per day
-We need less than 100 micrograms of chromium, selenium, and molybdenum]]> 2018-04-05 23:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/5372611/fr96afolryws/wish/249072905