TASK: Select a vitamin or mineral and address the associated question(s).  NO DUPLICATES–scan your peers’ posts before making your selection.  To that end, be sure to label your subject heading with the selected vitamin/mineral. (I will go in and strike through the nutrient after someone has posted) Good to post early!

     VITAMINS

MAJOR MINERALS

TRACE MINERALS

Vitamin A

Calcium

Iron

Vitamin D

Phosphorus

Zinc 

Vitamin E

Magnesium

Copper

Vitamin K

Selenium*

Vitamin B6*

ELECTROLYTES

Chromium*

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

 Sodium

Iodine

niacin (B3)

 Potassium

Manganese*

thiamin (B1)

 Chloride*

riboflavin (B2)

pantothenic acid*

Vitamin C

 * ONLY CHOOSE THESE IF THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO PICK FROM

Folate

Biotin

Your post should include the following information, you are welcome to answer these in bullet point form: List five foods that are considered good sources of this nutrient. Consider both plant and non-plant options.  Based upon the nutrient that you have chosen, list the signs/symptoms of a deficiency and explain any disorders associated with a deficiency. Based upon the nutrient that you have chosen, list the signs/symptoms of a toxicity and explain any disorders associated with a toxicity. List what the recommended daily allowance (RDA) is for both men and women If left untreated, what might be some of the more serious long term and detrimental effects of an imbalance (consider both a deficiency and a toxicity) would be on a human body? Which special populations are most affected and why? What other prevention, treatment, and safety measures might be beneficial to avoid the imbalance?