Minerals
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:
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Minerals | Target | Average Eaten | Percent of Target Eaten |
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Calcium (mg) | |||
Potassium (mg) | |||
Sodium (mg) | |||
Copper (µg) | |||
Iron (mg) | |||
Magnesium (mg) | |||
Phosphorus (mg) | |||
Selenium (μg) | |||
Zinc (mg) |
Minerals | Good Food Source (List One) | Deficiency Symptoms |
---|---|---|
Calcium | ||
Potassium | ||
Iron |
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 |
For each major mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Calcium
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each major mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Potassium
A | Yes |
B | No |
For this major mineral, Select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the limit, and select “No” otherwise.
Sodium
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each major mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Magnesium
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each major mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Phosphorus
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each major mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Calcium
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each major mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Sodium
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each trace mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Copper
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each trace mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Iron
A | No |
B | Yes |
For each trace mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Selenium
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each trace mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Zinc
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each trace mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Copper
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each trace mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Iron
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each trace mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Selenium
A | Yes |
B | No |
For each trace mineral, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of the target, and select “No” otherwise.
Zinc
A | Yes |
B | No |
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