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The Open University

Nutrition: vitamins and minerals

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This course covers the essential knowledge of vitamins and minerals, including their importance and functions in the body. Students will learn about different types of vitamins such as A, D, E, K, B, and C, as well as various minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, and iron. The course aims to educate learners on maintaining a balanced diet and understanding the role of vitamins and minerals in overall health. The teaching method involves lectures, readings, and self-assessment quizzes. This course is designed for individuals interested in nutrition, health, and wellness.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Vitamins
  • 1 Vitamins
  • 1.1 Introduction to vitamins and why we need them
  • 1.2 Vitamin A
  • 1.3 Vitamin D
  • 1.4 Vitamin E
  • 1.5 Vitamin K
  • 1.6 Vitamin B
  • 1.6.1 Thiamin (or thiamine, also known as vitamin B1 )
  • 1.6.2 Riboflavin (vitamin B2 )
  • 1.6.3 Niacin (vitamin B3 )
  • 1.6.4 Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
  • 1.6.5 Folate (folic acid, vitamin B9 )
  • 1.6.6 Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
  • 1.6.7 Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5 )
  • 1.6.8 Biotin (vitamin H)
  • 1.7 Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
  • 1.8 Test your learning
  • 1.9 Key points about vitamins
  • 2 Minerals and fluids
  • 2 Minerals and fluids
  • 2.1 Introduction to minerals and why we need them
  • 2.2 Major minerals
  • 2.3 Calcium (Ca)
  • 2.4 Phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg) and sulphur (S)
  • 2.4.1 Phosphorus (P)
  • 2.4.2 Magnesium (Mg)
  • 2.4.3 Sulfur (S)
  • 2.5 Sodium (Na), chlorine (Cl) and potassium (K)
  • 2.6 Trace elements
  • 2.7 Fluorine (F)
  • 2.8 Iodine (I)
  • 2.9 Iron (Fe)
  • 2.10 Selenium (Se)
  • 2.11 Zinc (Zn)
  • 2.12 Fluid balance
  • 2.12.1 Fluid loss
  • 2.12.2 Fluid gain
  • 2.13 Key points about minerals
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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