Water
How much of our bodies is made up of water?
45-75%
what is our Normal body water content?
Euhydration
What is a vitamin?
Essential organic (carbon-containing) substances
What are minerals?
inorganic elements originating from rock, soil & water
Dehydration
How is water eliminated from our bodies?
Through urine
What is a major mineral?
requires more than 100 milligrams (1/50 of a tsp)/day
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Which have higher mineral content: processed or unprocessed foods?
Unprocessed foods
Too much water in our bodies
Hyponatremia
Is water stored in our body?
No
What is a trace mineral?
requires less than 100 mg/day
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
How many minerals are made up to be an essential to a diet?
16
Not having this vitamin can lead to scurvy
Vitamin C
Women- 11.4 cups
Men- 15.6 cups
How many body functions does each vitamin influence?
1 or more
Which Vitamin is critical in health and performance?
Vitamin B
Name at least three major minerals
Calcium, Sodium, and Chloride
Excess amounts of this vitamin can increase bleeding
Vitamin E
Name some benefits of water in our bodies
nutrient distributer, waste disposer, Temperature regulator, LubricantCushion, Medium for chemical reactions, A maintainer of acid-base balance
What is Calcitriol
A steroid Hormone
How long would it take to notice a mineral deficiency?
Months to years