Name some situations in which taking a vitamin supplement might be beneficial or necessary for a person. why is taking a high dose of a single mineral dangerous? list some potential problems for a person who is deficient in calcium. if you’re burning 1,500 calories a day, how much water should you consume? which mineral is essential to maintaining healthy bones and teeth? list whether each of the following vitamins is water-soluble or fat-soluble: a, b, c, d, e, and k. list the benefits of vitamin c and vitamin b. why is overnutrition just as dangerous to a person’s health as undernutrition? for the vegetarian profile, what food group should soymilk, rice milk, tofu, and milk alternatives be placed in? for the asian profile, what food group should tofu and nuts be placed in? list at least three negative effects of undernutrition.

When a person’s diet doesn’t provide him or her with the necessary amount of vitamins; people who are prone to certain illnesses or diseases; pregnant or ; people who are anemic; individuals who are undergoing cancer therapy

Too much of a single mineral can be toxic to the body

Low calcium levels will trigger the body to take the missing calcium from the skeleton; this causes the bones in the skeleton to become brittle and break more easily.

1,500 milliliters, or 1.5 liters

Calcium

Water-Soluble: B, C; Fat-Soluble: A, D, E, K

Vitamin C: Essential for a healthy immune system; builds collagen; aids in healing

Vitamin B: Aids in muscle control, nerve function, healthy skin and eyes, and production of red blood cells

Overnutrition can lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and liver disease, as well as circulatory and physical problems

Milk and dairy

Meat

Depressed immunity, anemia, decreased healing, and lack of growth and development

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