SCI 220 Wk 5 Discussion – Mineral Function

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

This week, we will review the types of minerals that we require in our daily diets and why they are important for our bodies to function.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Which foods high in iron do you consume regularly?
• What happens if iron levels in the body are too low or high?
• Let’s say you and a friend each take a daily multi-mineral supplement made by a different company, and one of you develops symptoms of mineral deficiency. How is that possible?
• Other than iron, choose one of the major minerals and one of the trace minerals from your reading as examples. What does deficiency look like for each? What does toxicity look like?
• What nutrition advice would you give to someone who wants to reduce their risk for osteoporosis?
• Consider citing or including references to relevant, current news sources that interest you and support your post and responses.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.