Health Medical Homework Help. Lake Sumter State College Major and Trace Minerals Nutrition Discussion
Topic: Minerals
To prepare the answers for this discussion, read chapter 7 in the textbook. You may also find and read scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals on the LSSC’s Library home page at http://libguides.lssc.edu/new homepage. (Links to an external site.) Select databases to find journals. You can also try Google Scholar at https://scholar.google.com/
As you read, ask yourself this question.
Which nutrition deficiencies tell us about our need for an adequate supply of minerals?
Minerals are used in varying amounts in the body with the major minerals having intake requirements greater than the trace minerals. Today’s popular literature is replete with information about minerals, and include the use and functions of minerals in the body.
Review the concepts pertinent to minerals both in major and trace forms:
- Major Minerals on pages 95-107
- Trace Minerals on pages 107-118 paying attention to iron, iodine, fluoride, zinc, chromium, and manganese
What is the application to you, your community, and globally.
After reading chapter 7 answer the questions below in the discussion forum and submit for grading. Do not submit an attachment.
- Define minerals
- List the 7 major minerals.
- Summarize the difference between major and trace minerals
- List benefits of calcium and Iron in maintaining health
- Comment on our pattern of dietary intake of sodium and potassium in relation to heart health
For item “5” you should validate your response by writing a clear thesis sentence and supporting it with one reference written in APA format. The reference should match question 5. Bold or underline the thesis sentence so it is easy to find.
