Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Period: _________________

Water, Vitamins, and Minerals1. What is the main function of vitamins and minerals?

2. What foods are many of the vitamins and minerals we need found in?

3. Because different fruits and vegetables have different vitamins and minerals, how can we ensure that we get all the different vitamins and minerals that we need?

4. Which vegetables have the most vitamins and minerals?

5. How many calories are in water, vitamins, and minerals?

WaterFunctions of water:

a) Carries _________________soluble vitamins.b) Regulated body ___________________through perspirationc) Carries waste products _________________ and _________________ of the

body.d) Prevents ____________________

How much water should we drink everyday?

Dehydration:1. _______________ happens when the water in your body drops

________________ the level needed for normal body functions.2. Common causes of dehydration:

_____________________ or diarrhea Excessive ___________________ Excessive ___________________ _____________________

3. Signs of dehydration: Increased _____________________ Dry mouth Swollen tongue _______________________ Dizziness Confusion Sluggishness Fainting Inability to sweat Heart palpitations ____________________ urine output Dark urine

Hydration before, during, and after physical fitness:

For short duration (less than 60 min.) ____________________ is a good choice to drink before, during, and after exercise.

For moderate to high intensity activities (more than 60 min.) _______________________ ___________________________ will help replace carbohydrates loss and electrolyte balance.

Drink ____________________ of water an hour before exercise. Continue drinking water

during exercise, up to 16-24 oz. of fluid per hour (4-6 oz. every 15 min.)

VitaminsWater-soluble:

Vitamin Function Food Source Deficiency Toxicity

C

B

Fat-Soluble:

Vitamin Function Food Source Deficiency Toxicity

K

A

D

E

MineralsMacro- Micro/Trace-

Mineral Function Food Source Deficiency Toxicity

Calcium

Iron

Sodium and Potassium