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3) Write a sentence or two that highlights an INTERESTING fact or body function about the following:

1. VITAMIN A:
2. VITAMIN D:
3. VITAMIN E:
4. THIAMIN (B1):
5. RIBOFLAVIN (B2):
6. NIACIN (B3):
7. VITAMIN B6:
8. FOLATE:
9. VITAMIN B12:
10. VITAMIN C:
11. CALCIUIM:
12. IRON:
13. MAGNESIUM:
14. PHOSPHORUS:
15. POTASSIUM:
16. SODIUM:
17. ZINC:

13) Watch AT LEAST ONE of the following clips (copy and paste the URL address into a new browser window). For your answer, indicate which part(s) you WATCHED (#1, #2, #3) and write a summary about what you learned or found interesting. Be SPECIFIC. What's your opinion about supplements? Why? Your answer needs to be at least 4 lines long.

14. A) Evaluate your intake of vitamins.
Are you consuming more or less than you realized? Some of the vitamin are pretty low. But the other is good
What are the BEST food sources of vitamins in your diet right now? Orange Juice

Are you getting enough or too much? Do you take a multivitamin or other supplement? Why or why not? My intake is a little bit low. I should take a multivitamin because I'm not getting enough from my diet.

B) Identify at least one SPECIFIC and measurable improvement in regards to your vitamin intake that you're willing to make starting this week. A measurable goal usually has numbers and/or a time frame in it (Example: "I currently take a Vitamin C tablet every day (1,000 mg). My goal this week is work down to HALF of that amount (by cutting my tablet in half or taking it every other day). Since I've supplemented with Vitamin C for so long, I realize that I need to do this gradually to prevent "Rebound Scurvy").

Personal Evaluation:

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13. Match the following minerals with the correct description (you can type "A", "B", "C", or "D" for your answers).

MINERALS:

Iron = ANSWER ___
Calcium= ANSWER ___
Sodium = ANSWER ___
Potassium = ANSWER ___

DESCRIPTIONS:

A. This mineral enhances flavor and is often added to processed foods (boxed, packaged, or canned items) as a preservative. The typical American consumes between 3000 and 7000 mg per day. The Dietary Guidelines recommend no more than 2300 mg/day to reduce the risk of hypertension.

B. This mineral functions as an electrolyte in the body and appears to have an anti-hypertensive effect (meaning that it helps prevent and/or correct hypertension). Fresh fruit, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products are some of the best sources. The recommendation is 4,700 mg per day.

C. The recommendation for teens is 1,300 mg/day. The recommendation for adults is 1,000 mg/day. The "Rule of 300s" is sometimes used to determine sufficient intake of this mineral (i.e. A Mixed Diet = 300 mg, 1 cup Milk = 300 mg, 1 oz Cheese = 300 mg, and 1 cup Yogurt = 300 mg).

D. A deficiency of this mineral is most prevalent among women and teenage girls. Symptoms include significant fatigue (especially after phys ical exertion), apathy, abnormal paleness, irritability, frequent headaches, increased heart rate, sore or swollen tongue, and sensitivity to cold temperature

14. A) Evaluate your intake of minerals.
Are you consuming more or less than you realized? I'm in a good track
What are the BEST food sources of minerals in your diet right now? Olives

Are you getting enough or too much? What ones do you need to focus on?I'm getting enough but I would like to increase the calcium a little bit.

B) Identify at least one SPECIFIC and measurable improvement in regards to your mineral intake that you're willing to make starting this week. A measurable goal usually has numbers and/or a time frame in it (Example: "I don't usually get enough calcium because I don't like the taste of milk. My goal this week is to incorporate at least ONE calcium source other than regular milk into my diet each day (i.e. calcium-fortified orange juice or cereals, spinach, yogurt, cheese, or flavored milk."). (2 points)

Personal Evaluation:

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11. Watch both of the following You-Tube clips and write a response. On a scale from 1 to 10, how powerful are these messages to you personally? Which clip did you like best? Why? What SPECIFIC things caught your attention? Your answer needs to be at least 4 lines long.

12.Evaluate your intake of beverages.
Are you consuming enough or too little? Enough
What types of beverages are you consuming the MOST? Water

Does this concern you? Why or why not? No. I know it's enough

B) Identify at least one SPECIFIC and measurable improvement in regards to your fluid intake that you're willing to make starting this week.

A measurable goal usually has numbers and/or a time frame in it (Example: "I used to drink soda a lot - but I've replaced it with a lot of other sweetened beverages like juice, punch, and vitamin water. My goal this week is to limit my intake of sweetened beverages to NO MORE THAN 1 CUP (8 oz) each day.").

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13. Test your Food Safety knowledge by taking AT LEAST ONE of the online Food Safety Quizzes below. Specify which one(s) you did and comment on at least TWO new things you learned

1) Food Safety Quiz and Article

https://www.cspinet.org/nah/11_00/index.html

2) Food Safety Quiz

https://www.agr.state.nc.us/cyber/kidswrld/foodsafe/FoodQuiz.html

3) Can Your Kitchen Pass the Food Safety Test?

https://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/food/food_safety/handling/hgic3503.html

14.

A) Evaluate your Food Safety habits. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being excellent), how would you rate yourself? Why?
What food safety recommendations do you find most difficult to follow?

What ones are easiest for you?

B) Identify at least one SPECIFIC and measurable improvement in regards to your food handling habits that you're willing to make starting this week. A measurable goal usually has numbers and/or a time frame in it (Example: "I'm discovering that temperature is really important when it comes to food safety. I don't currently have a food thermometer in my kitchen. My goal is to purchase one this week.")

Personal Evaluation:

Specific Goal: