minerals in human nutrition

Young readers will learn about the food groups and why its important to choose healthy foods over things that are unfortunately more readily available and lacking nutrients. Activities allow readers to test their new knowledge and to become stewards of healthy eating.

Provides background information about vitamins and minerals and their use, and features descriptions of fifty key supplements.

Contains two alphabetical listings, the first providing information about vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, from A (retinol) to zinc; and the second containing descriptions of various diseases, disorders, and conditions, with advice on how to use vitamins and minerals to treat them.

Discusses the health benefits of different vitamins and minerals, explores the dangers of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and provides tips on building a healthy, balanced diet.

Presents advice on taking supplements and profiles fifteen vitamins and minerals, listing their food sources, cautions, recommended dietary allowance, and side effects of excessive intake.

Introduces a variety of vitamins and minerals, the healthy foods that supply them, and some of the problems that vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause.

Introduces the major vitamins and minerals found in various foods, and discusses them in relation to nutrition and healthy eating.

Examines the major vitamins and minerals, their functions, sources, proper daily dosages, and deficiency symptoms.