Vitamins and Minerals 8th hour by Jacob Nelson https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn Answer the questions about your assigned Vitamin or Mineral en-us 2018-04-04 16:14:54 UTC 2018-04-06 15:47:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Name of Vitamin or Mineral and your name(s) jacob_nelson1228 https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248567292 1. Why is it essential? (How does it help in your body)
2. What foods should you eat to get this?
3. What happens if you do not get enough of this? 
4. What happens if you eat too much of this?
5. 1 other interesting fact
]]> 2018-04-04 16:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248567292 Iron- Emma Crowley, Raistlyn Kline 331947 https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248670352 1. Iron helps circulate blood flow from your lungs to your veins. It creates hemoglobin which carries the oxygen, which keeps you alive.
2. Some foods are, but not limited to:
- Spinach, Dark Chocolate, Lentil, Beef, Pumpkin Seeds, Eggs, Oyster, Liver, Quinoa, Beans, Fish, Green veggies, White Meats

3.  Iron helps create healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells.  If you don't get enough iron you won't be able to breath well and it can affect how your brain functions.   

4.  If you have to much iron it can lead to sever vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dehydration, and bloody stool in children. This can also be deadly to children. 

5. If a women is pregnant and she does not eat enough iron it can cause the baby to be born early or it could be much smaller than normal.]]> 2018-04-04 20:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248670352 Calcium- Ellie Thorpe 3302061 https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248685189 1. Calcium enables our blood to clot, our muscles to contract, and our hearts to beat.

2. Cheese, yogurt, Sardines,salmon, beans, almonds, leaf vegetables.

3. if you don't get enough your bones become weak, and it puts you at risk for a bone disease.

4. If you eat to much it might interfere with the body's ability to absorb iron, and might increase the risk of kidney stones.

5. Calcium also helps with the electricity in nerves, and with muscle contraction.]]> 2018-04-04 21:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248685189 Potassium, Tadiyos and Neh reh https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248850997 1, potassium is known as an electrolyte, and this helps to maintain a healthy balance of fluids in the body.

2,  The foods that are good for Potassium are,
  • White Beans. Beans and lentils are both good sources of potassium. ...
  • Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes, .Oranges and Orange Juice.
3, As potassium decreases, the body becomes more susceptible to the effects of sodium in the diet, which can increase blood pressure.

4,  if you eat too much potassium in your blood can lead to dangerous, and possibly deadly, changes in heart rhythm

5, one interesting fact about potassium is  potassium was the first elemental metal to be found through electrolysis.
]]> 2018-04-05 13:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248850997 Vitamin D - Abauo and Lyndsey 3322601 https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248949909 1. to absorb calcium and promote bone growth 

2. oranges, Salmon, Sardines, Tuna, and Raw milk

3. can lead to soft bones and skeletal deformities.

4. can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, and frequent urination.

5. you get it through diet and sunlight.]]> 2018-04-05 16:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248949909 vitamins E Faith and Dillin faith55912 https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248966928 1. help to protect cell from the damage caused by free radical.

2. you can eat Almond,spinach,sweet potato,avocado,sunflower seed,palm oil and butternut squash.

3.if you don't get enough it can cause nerve and muscle damage that results in loss of feeling in the arms and legs loss of movement vision problems.

4. if you eat to much it might increase the risk of bleeding by reducing the blood ability to form clots after a cut or injury and serious bleeding in the brain.

5. It helps chapped lips and fades scars.]]> 2018-04-05 17:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/248966928 Zinc Alex Wynn https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249014662 1. Zinc is necessary for the immune system and cell division.

2. Foods that are high in zinc are Oysters beef and dark chocolate.
 3. Zinc is good for the body by preventing colds and ear/respiratory infections. 
4.  If you do not get enough zinc can cause slow wound healing stunted growth.

5. Zinc is the 24th most common element.]]> 2018-04-05 18:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249014662 Vitamin B6/ Pyridoxine (Ciara) https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249015187 It helps you maintain your nerves, skin, and red blood cells. It can even prevent and treat a nerve disorder

 Sunflower seeds, Soybeans,  Tuna, Salmon, chicken, turkey, beef, avocado, bananas, prune juice, and potatoes

muscle pains
cracks at corners of mouth
and  anemia 

 severe nerve damage 
numbness

 The body needs vitamin b6 for more than 100 enzyme reactions involved in metabolism. 

]]> 2018-04-05 18:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249015187 vitamin k catie https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249025522 1 it is used to help stop blood clots it also is used to help bones .2 it is in meat ,cheeses and eggs.  3 it can cause bleeding problems .  4 it can give u kidney disease and liver disease.5 it has a lot of different forms. ]]> 2018-04-05 19:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249025522 RiboFlavin (vitamin B2) Ryan and Brayden 329827 https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249026423 1.  Riboflavin is important for bodily growth and repair.

2. Foods that contain riboflavin are things like lamb and milk

3. If you dont get enough riboflavin then you will feel more tired and the vitamin wont contribute to any growth and repair.

4.  If you get too much riboflavin then you may have the chance to get riboflavin toxicity

5. Riboflavin is a water soluable B vitamin]]> 2018-04-05 19:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249026423 Vitamin C (Anthony) https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249026430 1: Helps prevent health conditions like cancer and age-related issues

2: Fruits and vegetables

3: Can develop scurvy

4: Diarrhea & nausea

5: Also known as L-Absorbic Acid]]> 2018-04-05 19:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249026430 magnesium Gage-Reilly https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249026892  1. Magnesium is essential to blood circulation 
2. You can eat whole grains like cashews or almonds 
3. not getting enough magnesium makes you lose your appetite and makes you sick
4. irregular heartbeat,  low blood pressure. 
5.magnesium tastes sour. ]]> 2018-04-05 19:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249026892 Folic Acid (Braiden, Kory) koryengelstad https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249026933 1. Produces and maintains cells

2. Leafy green vegetables and citrus fruits.

3. Can cause Anemia which lowers red blood cells.

4. Can cause nerve damage

5. Folic acid is also called folicin]]> 2018-04-05 19:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249026933 chromium (Noah H and TJ) noheimermann https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249027011 1. It helps the body regulate blood sugar and helps transport insulin.
2.Whole grain, cereal germ, bran, orange juice, romaine lettuce, onion
3. poor blood glucose control, worsened levels of weak bones
4. can lead to stomach problems and low blood sugar.
5. Used in ancient times, specifically by the ancient Chinese.]]> 2018-04-05 19:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249027011 Sodium Alammo alammopuro https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249027621 1) Sodium helps with muscle contraction, nerve conduction, and balances water in the body.

2) Cottage cheese, Soy sauce, Chicken, Tomato sauce

3) Muscle Cramps, nausea,  Vomiting, and if not treating can cause a Coma

4) high blood pressure,  increase risk in heart failure and stroke

5) Sodium is found on the Earth's Crust]]> 2018-04-05 19:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249027621 Selenium- Mario https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249028065 1. Selenium benefits include the ability to fight the aging process and help the immune system by reducing free radical damage 

2. you can eat Brazil nuts, yellow fin tuna 

3.if you don't get enough it can cause kashin diseases 

4.if you consume too much it can negatively impact your health

5.  Selenium was discovered in 1817 by Swedish chemist Jons Jacob Berzelius. ]]> 2018-04-05 19:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249028065 Vitamin A 331553 https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249028743 1. vitamin a is a unsaturated nutritional organic compound

2.  You eat food like  Carrots, Beef Liver, and other foods that have vitamin a food

3. You could lose your eye site

4. Dizziness, coma, or death.

5.  It helps prevent germs and fights infection.





]]> 2018-04-05 19:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249028743 Selenium - Alianna Lucero & Paige Ungerecht https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249028815 1. Selenium is essential for you by helping prevent coronary heart diseases and can benefit heart health.

2. A few things you could eat to get selenium is brazil nuts, canned sardines, boneless turkey, chicken, egg, and spinach

3. If you do not get enough selenium you are likely to suffer from selenium deficiency. which could cause Keshan disease (a type of heart disease) it can also cause male infertility and can lead to arthritis.

4. If you eat too much selenium, you can get high levels of it in your blood, this causes selenosis which can cause fingernail loss, skin rash, hair loss, weight loss, fatigue and irritability.

5. Germany typically produces the most selenium while China consumes the most.]]> 2018-04-05 19:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249028815 noheimermann https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249034100 2018-04-05 19:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249034100 potassium jez https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249271367 Potassium is one of the seven essential macro minerals. The human body requires at least 100 milligrams of potassium daily to support key processes.
interesting fact:Potassium is the seventh most abundant element on Earth. ]]> 2018-04-06 15:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson1228/yva9byktpnsn/wish/249271367