Purpose and Goals
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 tracker from within your LaunchPad course. Click on the AnalyzeMyDiet link found on your LaunchPad home screen.
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 or find it within the Combination Report.
- Select the day(s) that are representative of your typical diet or as specified by your instructor.
- Click “Show Report” to download your report.
For more instructions and help using AnalyzeMyDiet, please visit the help (opens in new window) page.
Build Your Grid
For this activity you will need the Bar Graph report. This report can be accessed individually or as part of the Combination Report in AnalyzeMyDiet.
Use the Bar Graph report, PDF file (opens in new window) to find your data and enter it into the grid below using only numerical values and decimal points.
| Nutrient | Target | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Water (L) |
| Mineral | Target | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium (mg) | ||
| Copper (mg) | ||
| Iron (mg) | ||
| Magnesium (mg) | ||
| Phosphorus (mg) | ||
| Potassium (mg) | ||
| Selenium (μg) | ||
| Sodium* (mg) Please note: The target value for sodium is the recommended consumption limit. | ||
| Zinc (mg) |
*The target value for sodium is the recommended consumption limit.
Fill in the grid below using your knowledge of minerals. Refer to chapters 9 and 10 in your textbook for help.
| Mineral | Good Food Source (List One) |
Deficiency Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | ||
| Potassium | ||
| Iron |
Analyze Your Intake
| Nutrient | Target | Intake | Percent (Completion of target consumption) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water (L) |
| Minerals | Target | Intake | Percent (Completion of target consumption) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium (mg) | |||
| Copper (mg) | |||
| Iron (mg) | |||
| Magnesium (mg) | |||
| Phosphorus (mg) | |||
| Potassium (mg) | |||
| Selenium (μg) | |||
| Sodium* (mg) Please note: The target value for sodium is the recommended consumption limit. | |||
| Zinc (mg) |
*The target value for sodium is the recommended consumption limit.
Question 1
Question 1: What is the Adequate Intake (AI) of total water (from foods, beverages, and water) for women?
Refer to your book (Chapter 9, Infographic 9.13 (opens in new window), page 295) to find the answer.
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Question 2
Question 2: What is the Adequate Intake (AI) of total water (from foods, beverages, and water) for men?
Refer to your book (Chapter 9, Infographic 9.13 (opens in new window), page 295) to find the answer.
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Question 3
Question 3: Are you on or above your target for water intake?
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Question 4
Question 4: Did you exceed the recommended consumption limit for sodium?
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Question 5
For the following four major minerals, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of your target, and select “No” otherwise.
Question 5: Did you consume at least 70% of your calcium target?
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Question 6
Question 6: Did you consume at least 70% of your magnesium target?
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Question 7
Question 7: Did you consume at least 70% of your phosphorus target?
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Question 8
Question 8: Did you consume at least 70% of your potassium target?
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Question 9
For the following four major minerals, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for the mineral, and select “No” otherwise.
Notice that potassium is not included because no UL has been established for it. Magnesium is not listed because the ULs for magnesium represent intake from a source that is not from food and water, e.g. a supplement.
Question 9: Did you consume more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of calcium?
Refer to your book to find the UL (See Infographic 9.14 (opens in new window) on page 298 or Appendix 1, pages AP1-10 to 1-11.)
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Question 10
Question 10: Did you consume more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of sodium?
Refer to your book to find the UL (See Infographic 9.14 (opens in new window) on page 298 or Appendix 1, pages AP1-10 to 1-11.)
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Question 11
Question 11: Did you consume more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of phosphorus?
Refer to your book to find the UL (See Infographic 9.14 (opens in new window) on page 298 or Appendix 1, pages AP1-10 to 1-11.) Remember that 1,000 milligrams (mg) is equal to 1 gram (g). To find your intake in grams, divide your intake in milligrams by 1,000.
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Question 12
For the following four trace minerals, select “Yes” if you consumed at least 70% of your target, and select “No” otherwise.
Question 12: Did you consume at least 70% of your copper target?
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Question 13
Question 13: Did you consume at least 70% of your iron target?
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Question 14
Question 14: Did you consume at least 70% of your selenium target?
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Question 15
Question 15: Did you consume at least 70% of your zinc target?
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Question 16
For the following four trace minerals, select “Yes” if you consumed more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for the mineral, and select “No” otherwise.
Question 16: Did you consume more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of copper?
Refer to your book to find the UL. (See Infographic 10.12 (opens in new window) on page 324 or Appendix 1, pages AP1-10 to 1-11.) Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit, and 1000 micrograms is equal to 1 milligram.
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Question 17
Question 17: Did you consume more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of iron?
Refer to your book to find the UL. (See Infographic 10.12 (opens in new window) on page 324 or Appendix 1, pages AP1-10 to 1-11.) Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit, and 1000 micrograms is equal to 1 milligram.
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Question 18
Question 18: Did you consume more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of selenium?
Refer to your book to find the UL. (See Infographic 10.12 (opens in new window) on page 324 or Appendix 1, pages AP1-10 to 1-11.) Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit, and 1000 micrograms is equal to 1 milligram.
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Question 19
Question 19: Did you consume more than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of zinc?
Refer to your book to find the UL. (See Infographic 10.12 (opens in new window) on page 324 or Appendix 1, pages AP1-10 to 1-11.) Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit, and 1000 micrograms is equal to 1 milligram.
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