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Module 6 - Micronutrients

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In this module you will examine the function of micronutrients in human health, identify tools that assess micronutrient content, and recognize when it is appropriate to incorporate dietary supplements in the diet.

 

Activity 1: Topics and Access Prior Knowledge

Topics

  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Electrolytes
  • Fat-soluble vitamins
  • Water-soluble vitamins
  • Toxicity syndrome
  • Deficiency diseases
  • Trace minerals

Access Prior Knowledge

You will now begin a more in-depth study of the micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes). If you have not already done so, add what you know about the sources, functions, toxicity and deficiency of the micronutrients to your concept map.

Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. sguy. (2007, November 06). Module 6 - Micronutrients. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/nutrition-nuc1/a61.html. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License