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. Using SuperTracker, you will compare your intake of minerals with the current dietary recommendations and upper limits.

This activity can be completed using the Analyze My Diet 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 Analyze My Diet:

  • If you have not already completed the Analyze My Diet Tutorial and tracked at least one day’s nutrition and activity, do so first.
  • Within Analyze My Diet, 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 Analyze My Diet Tool, please visit the help page.

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

Minerals Good Food Source (List One) Deficiency Symptoms
Calcium [text] [text]
Potassium [text] [text]
Iron [text] [text]
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
Question 1 of 15

1.

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

Calcium

A.
B.
Correct.
Incorrect.
Check your book (Chapter 13, Functions and Sources of Calcium on page 289) to find the UL.
Check your book (Chapter 13, Sodium Intake Recommendations on page 293) to find the UL.
Check your book (Infographic 14.12 on page 329) to find the UL. Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit, and 1000 micrograms is equal to 1 milligram.
Check your book (Infographic 14.12 on page 329) to find the UL. Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit, and 1000 micrograms is equal to 1 milligram.
Check your book (Infographic 14.12 on page 329) to find the UL. Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit, and 1000 micrograms is equal to 1 milligram.
Check your book (Infographic 14.12 on page 329) to find the UL. Remember that µg, mcg, and microgram are all the same unit, and 1000 micrograms is equal to 1 milligram.

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