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 tracker from within your LaunchPad course. Click on the AnalyzeMyDiet link found on your LaunchPad home screen.
To complete the activity using AnalyzeMyDiet:
For more instructions and help using AnalyzeMyDiet, please visit the help page.
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 to find your data and enter it into the grid below using only numerical values and decimal points.
Please Note: You can find your percent by referring to your report, or calculate by dividing your intake by your target. If hand-calculating, round to the nearest whole number.
Minerals | Target | Intake | Percent (Completion of target consumption) |
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Calcium (mg) | |||
Potassium (mg) | |||
Sodium (mg) | |||
Copper (mg) | |||
Iron (mg) | |||
Magnesium (mg) | |||
Phosphorus (mg) | |||
Selenium (μg) | |||
Zinc (mg) | |||
Water (L) |
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 |
Minerals | Target | Intake | Percent (Completion of target consumption) |
---|---|---|---|
Calcium (mg) | A1 | A2 | A3 |
Potassium (mg) | B1 | B2 | B3 |
Sodium (mg) | C1 | C2 | C3 |
Copper (mg) | 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 |
Water (L) | J1 | J2 | J3 |
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 target, 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. Notice that potassium is not listed, because no UL has been established for it.
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. Notice that potassium is not listed, because no UL has been established for it.
Sodium
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. Notice that potassium is not listed, because no UL has been established for it.
Phosphorus
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 |
What is the Adequate Daily Intake (AI) of total water for women?
A |
B |
C |
D |
What is the Adequate Daily Intake (AI) of total water for men?
A |
B |
C |
D |
Are you on or above the target for water intake?
A | Yes |
B | No |
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