Choose one of the following to write your post and make a question at end of your discussion regarding the nutrition.
Added sugar
Fiber
Saturated fat
Protein
Vitamin A
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B9 (folate/folic acid)
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Selenium
Iron
Zinc
Copper
Fluoride
Iodine
Consequences of malnutrition vary depending on the nutrient(s) that are being under- or over consumed. This week is your chance to research one of the nutrients and learn what happens if we consume too much or too little of it. Choose the topic those are listed above.
The post should answer the following questions:
What nutrient did you choose?
Is it a macro or micronutrient? If micro, specify if it’s a vitamin or mineral
What job(s) does this nutrient have in the body?
What happens if a person does not consume enough of this nutrient?
What happens if a person consumes too much of this nutrient?
