Health Class Nutrients Unit
Sodium
Salt for Human Nutrition
--good explanation of salt and why the body needs it to survive. Many links to
answer questions for the reflective essay.
A Pinch of Salt
--how much is too much?
Too much or too little
--what would you do?
Calcium
Calcium as a nutrient --charts and explanations.
Enough is enough
--how much do you need?
Bone Density test
--not a complete test for calcium deficency but an indication of a lack of the
mineral.
Iron
Iron as a nutrient and its effects
--good description.
Iron dissorders
--too much or too little?
Tests for iron
--many tests for iron in the bood depending on what you are looking for.
Cholesterol
As a nutrient
--description of good and bad cholesterol.
Too much or too little
--detailed look but worth the effort.
The tests
--what messures what and how to interpret the information.
Dietary Fiber
As a nutrient
--benefits, sources, how much do you need, food labeling..........one stop shopping.
Too much or too little
--what's right for you?
Northwestern's take on dietary fiber
--more answers to your questions.
Fat
Q&A about fat
--questions answered and more you didn't even know you had.
Fat in your diet
--description.
Fat test
--combine this with the cholesterol test and you'll have a good indication of whether
you may be at risk.
Vitamin A
Fact Sheet from the Office of Dietary Supplements
--includes amounts needed, what happens when you get too much or too little, how do you
rectify it and its effects.
Testing for Vitamin A deficiency
--description.
Other reasons to consider Vitamin A
--some interesting arguments for you paragraphs.
Vitamin C
Fact Sheet from Ohio State
--why you need it, what are good sources, how much do you need and what foods are
fortified with it.
Too much or too little
--scroll down to the section on Vitamin C.
Vitamin C screening quiz
--this screens you then will suggest a test for rickets or some such if indicated.