Purpose and Goals

Chapter 5. Minerals

Nutrition for a Changing World
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Minerals

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Introduction

The minerals that play critical roles in human health are divided into two categories: major minerals and trace minerals. Major minerals have a daily requirement of 100 milligrams or more, while trace minerals have a daily requirement of less than 100 milligrams. Neither type can be synthesized by the body, so they must be ingested through the diet. With narrow ranges of safe intake, minerals can also be over-consumed.

This activity can be completed using the AnalyzeMyDiet tool linked from your LaunchPad course or any dietary analysis software that provides the daily average amount of vitamins consumed.

To complete the activity using AnalyzeMyDiet:

  • If you have not already completed the AnalyzeMyDiet Tutorial and tracked at least one day’s nutrition and activity, do so first.
  • Within AnalyzeMyDiet, go to the Reports tab.
  • Select “Bar Graph” on the left.
  • Select the day(s) that are a good representative of your typical diet.
  • Click “Show Report” to download your Nutrition Report.
  • Within the report, you will see the value (average consumption per day), goal (daily target), and Percent (completion of target consumption) for each nutrient.

For more instructions and help using the AnalyzeMyDiet Tool, please visit the help page.

Use the Bar Graph report to find your data and enter it into the grid below using only numerical values and decimal points.
Minerals Target Average Eaten Percent of Target Eaten
Calcium (mg)
Potassium (mg)
Sodium (mg)
Copper (µg)
Iron (mg)
Magnesium (mg)
Phosphorus (mg)
Selenium (μg)
Zinc (mg)
Table

Fill in the grid below using your knowledge of minerals. Refer to chapters 13 and 14 in your textbook for help.
Minerals Good Food Source (List One) Deficiency Symptoms
Calcium
Potassium
Iron
Table

Minerals Target Average Eaten Percent of Target Eaten
Calcium (mg) A1 A2 A3
Potassium (mg) B1 B2 B3
Sodium (mg) C1 C2 C3
Copper (µg) D1 D2 D3
Iron (mg) E1 E2 E3
Magnesium (mg) F1 F2 F3
Phosphorus (mg) G1 G2 G3
Selenium (μg) H1 H2 H3
Zinc (mg) I1 I2 I3
Table
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Question 1

For each major mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.

Calcium

AYes
BNo

Correct.
Incorrect.
Select the correct answer.

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