Nutrition Science and Everyday Application - beta v 0.1

INTRODUCTION TO VITAMINS AND MINERALS PART 2 495
2. Define osteoporosis, identify risk factors for development, and explain how osteoporosis can be
prevented.
3. Describe the functions of calcium in the body, how calcium homeostasis is regulated, food sources of
calcium, and effects of calcium deficiency and toxicity.
4. Briefly describe the functions of phosphorus, magnesium, and fluoride in bone health and beyond,
their food sources, and effects of deficiency and toxicity.
5. Describe the synthesis, metabolism, and functions of vitamin D, as well as food sources and effects of
deficiency and toxicity of vitamin D.
6. Describe the role of B vitamins and minerals in energy metabolism, as well as food sources and the
effects of deficiency and toxicity.
7. Describe the specific functions of folate and vitamin B 12 , as well as food sources and effects of
deficiency and toxicity of folate and B 12 .
8. Describe the role of blood, as well as the more specific functions, food sources, and effects of deficiency
and toxicity for iron and vitamin K.
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