Minerals and Their Function(s)
Iron is found in in spinach, red meat, and beans. What does iron do in/for the body?
Iron creates hemoglobin (a protein) in your red blood cells. This important protein carries oxygen all over your body. Every time you take a breath, hemoglobin takes the oxygen from your lungs and transports it everywhere your body needs it.
If your organs don’t get the oxygen they need, it can leave you feeling tired, weak, and breathless.
This is the first thing your body burns or uses as fuel.
What is carbohydrates.
Vitamin A, which is found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach, serves as what purpose for the body?
Vision. Skin health. Reduces Cancer Risk.
What purpose does potassium, which is found in bananas, potatoes, and oranges have in the body?
Your nervous system relays messages between your brain and your body. These messages are delivered in the form of nerve impulses. Potassium sends nerve signals so you can react to things. It helps your heart make muscle contractions. It helps contract all your muscles, think bicep curls.
Most of the water your body caries are inside of cells. Potassium also maintains fluid balance inside and outside of cells.
What are the three main macronutrients?
Carbs. Protein. Fats.
Zinc is found in meat, beans, and nuts, what function does it serve the body?
Strengthen the immune system. Enhance Immune System Response. Help prevent the development of viruses. Decreased odds of developing cold or flu. Shorten duration and severity of cold or flu. Lessen the severity of upper respiratory symptoms. Fight inflammation and stress. Improve allergy symptoms
Which nutrient helps repair and build muscle tissue?
What is protein.
Magnesium, which helps with energy, nerve production, and sleep regulation, can be found in what main foods?
What is whole grains, leafy greens, and almonds.
True or False: Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy. Without carbohydrates, the body starts to break down muscle to fuel itself.
True! A lack of Carbohydrates in ones diet CAN lead to decreased movement, greater risk for health problems, and difficulty utilizing brain function.
Selenium which protects cells, is an antioxidant, and is also important for the production of melanin, which gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. Which main foods have selenium in them?
Eggs. Fish. Brazil Nuts.
What main 3 functions does fat serve in the body?
Fat serves as a main source for energy/fuel, fat helps absorb vitamins, fat helps protect internal organs.
What mineral does your body of the most of?
Calcium (gives strength to your bones and teeth)