BIOL 1322 Nutrition                                                            Name: _____________________
Homework # 5                                                                     Due Date: __________________
Dr. Weis                                                                               Vitamins and Minerals

Complete the following chart on selected vitamins and minerals. 10 points total.

Use back of page if more room is needed. You may use written medical sources, no living sources allowed.
Refer to syllabus regarding late homework.

Name of Nutrient

Unique and specific Source of Nutrient

Unique and specific function of nutrient

FDA dietary intake requirements

Two problems associated with a malnutrition of this nutrient

1) Vitamin A

       

2) Vitamin C

       

3) Vitamin D

       

4) Vitamin E

       

5) Vitamin K

       

6) B vitamin

*_______

       

7) B vitamin

*_______

       

8) Sodium

       

9) Potassium

       

10) Calcium

       

* For the B vitamins, pick two, write their names/number in the blank provided and continue to complete the vitamin & mineral chart as directed above.