Water
How many cups of water should you drink a day?
8 cups
What is the main function of vitamins and minerals?
To regulate body functions
What is the amount of calories in water, vitamins, and minerals?
0.
What is the function of Vitamin D?
Build and maintains bones and teeth
What is the function of calcium?
What foods can vitamins and minerals be found in?
Fruits and vegetables.
What are electrolytes?
Minerals that help maintain fluid balance
What is Vitamin D's nickname?
"The Sunshine Vitamin"
Milk/dairy products, whole grains
What is dehydration?
When the water in your body drops below the level needed for normal body functions
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins K,A,D, and E
What is the definition of deficiency?
Not enough of something/shortage
What are the sources of Vitamin D?
Milk, dairy products, sunlight
What is caused by a Calcium deficiency?
Osteoporosis
What are the signs of dehydration?
Thirst, dry mouth, weakness
What are minerals?
What is the function of phytochemicals?
Aid in fighting or preventing disease
Rickets
What is caused by Vitamin D toxicity?
Kidney stones
What are the functions of water? (5)
Carries water-soluble vitamins, regulates body temperature through perspiration, carries waste through and out of the body, and prevents hydration
What foods are phytochemicals found in?
Plant-based foods
Nausea, vomiting, kidney damage
Is calcium a macro or micro mineral?
Macro