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- Biology, Nutrition
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- Lecture #4
This assignment covers the differences between vitamins and minerals, their functions, and food sources. It also asks about folic acid and anemia. It is for students who attended Lecture #4.
What's inside
- Difference between vitamins and minerals
- Functions and food sources of vitamins and minerals
- Importance of folic acid
- Definition and causes of anemia
Who it is for: Students taking a Biology course, likely Biology 115. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients. Students learn how they differ and what they do in the body. They also look at examples of vitamins and minerals, and what foods contain them.
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals are both needed for the body to work properly. They differ in what they are made of and how much the body needs. They are found in different foods.
Vitamins and minerals examples
Students complete a chart with examples of vitamins and minerals. They note what the body uses each one for, and what foods contain them.
Importance of folic acid
Folic acid is important for cell development and metabolism. It can also prevent birth defects.
Anemia and iron
Anemia is a condition where the body does not make enough red blood cells. It happens when there is not enough iron in the body.
Key terms
- Vitamins
- Organic compounds needed for the body to work properly.
- Minerals
- Inorganic compounds needed for the body to work properly.
- Folic acid
- A vitamin needed for cell development and metabolism.
- Anemia
- A condition where the body does not make enough red blood cells.
- Iron
- A mineral needed to make red blood cells.
- Macronutrients
- Nutrients needed in greater amounts.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the differences between vitamins and minerals?
- Which foods contain vitamin D?
- Why does anemia happen?
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