UNIT 7 CHAPTER 13 -- Trace Minerals CHAPTER 14 -- Fitness
Learning Objectives Things To Do This Unit Reading & Viewing Assignments Activities

Learning Objectives

After reading the chapters, the student will know:

1. The different types of iron; the factors that affect its absorption and the differences between iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
2. The similarities and differences in the absorption and regulation of iron and zinc.
3. Factors that affect the bioavailability of zinc.
4. The importance of a balanced and varied diet in obtaining the essential minerals and avoiding toxicities. Sources of Phytochemicals and their function in the diet.
5. The types of exercise that are anaerobic and those that are aerobic.
6. The relationships among energy expenditure, type of activity and oxygen use.
7. The factors that influence the bodys use of glucose, fat and protein during physical activity.
8. The challenges athletes face during training; types of dietary supplements to promote performance.
9. Each chapter's vocabulary terms.

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Things To Do This Unit

1. Start the reading assignments and activities below.
2. Two Case Studies are due

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Reading & Viewing Assignments

1. View Lessons #13 Fat Soluable Viatmins and #14 Major Minerals and Water
2. Read Chapter 13


3. Read Chapter 14
4. Remember to look over the study questions and read the highlights at the end of each chapter

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Activities

None this unit.

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