Nutrition Essentials: Vitamins & Minerals

Name: Nutrition Essentials: Vitamins & Minerals
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Learn about vitamins and minerals—what they do and how they affect your health.

Created byCody Ray Miller

Last updated 9/2020

English

What you'll learn

Differentiate between individual vitamins and minerals, including their basic functions and the consequences of deficiency
Select foods which are high in vitamin and mineral content; understanding the exact vitamin and mineral makeup of common whole foods
Determine, along with their healthcare provider, whether or not supplementation could be advantageous to their health

Course content

5 sections • 38 lectures • 2h 59m total length

Introduction3:16
Welcome, students! In this module we will cover the basic course outline. I will explain the specific reasons I have created the course, and what you can expect to learn from it.
An Important Disclaimer1:47
What Are Vitamins?3:37
This module will explain what vitamins are, and how they function within the human body. Deficiency-related diseases will be covered in general.
What Vitamins Do, And Why We Need Them3:43
What About Minerals?3:04
Now, let's talk about minerals! How are they distinct from vitamins and what are their essential purposes within our bodies? I'll answer these fundamental questions in this video.
Understanding Measurements6:54
Before we go any further, we need to discuss a few basic measurements. You'll learn the difference between milligrams (mg), micrograms (mcg), and more in this module!
The Supplementation Controversy5:43
In this final introductory module we will discuss the controversy surrounding vitamins and minerals, specifically in regard to supplementation. I'll answer questions such as:

Do vitamins stave off disease?

Does healthy food provide all that I need?

Should I be taking supplements?

… and more.
Section 1 Review

A: The Retinoids (Retinol, Retinal, Retinoic Acid, and Beta-carotene)9:12
This module covers Vitamin A, also known as “Retinol.” The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Vitamin A?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Introduction to the 'B' Vitamins2:43
You may have heard of the 'B Vitamins,' but what are they and why is there more than just one?
B1: Thiamin5:51
This module covers Vitamin B1, also known as “Thiamin.” The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of B1?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
B2: Riboflavin4:48
Riboflavin is often added to foods like cereal, but why is that? The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Riboflavin?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
B3: Niacin4:54
This vitamin has the unusual ability to make humans blush with heat. What's the deal? We'll discuss this strange behavior, and answer the following questions:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Niacin?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
What Happened to Vitamin B4?2:49
Have you noticed a trend with the B Vitamins so far? They seem to have a number associated with them. However, there is no Vitamin B4. So, where did it go?
I'll answer this question specifically, while discussing additional naming oddities surrounding vitamins, in this module.
B5: Pantothenic Acid3:46
This module covers Vitamin B5, also known as “Pantothenic Acid.” The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of B5?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
B6: Pyridoxine, Pyridoxamine, Pyridoxal5:11
This module covers Vitamin B6. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of B6?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
B7: Biotin4:44
This module covers Biotin. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Biotin?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
B9: Folic Acid6:23
This module covers Folic Acid, another vitamin that is commonly added to breakfast cereals. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Folic Acid?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
B12: Cobalamin4:39
This module covers Vitamin B12, also known as “Cobalamin.” The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of B12?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
C: Ascorbic Acid6:29
This module covers what may be the most popular vitamin of all—C, also known as “Ascorbic Acid.” The following questions will be answered:

Why is Vitamin C so well known?

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Vitamin C?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
D: Calciferol5:18
This module covers Vitamin D, also known as “Calciferol.” The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Vitamin D?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
E: Alpha-Tocopherol4:45
This module covers Vitamin E, also known as “Alpha-Tocopherol.” The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Vitamin E?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
K: Phylloquinone, Menaquinone, Menadione7:37
This module covers Vitamin K. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Vitamin K?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Test Your Knowledge of Vitamins

Calcium7:26
This module covers Calcium. When most people think of Calcium, they think milk. Is that really the best source of calcium? We'll discuss this and the following questions:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Calcium?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Sodium & Chloride6:40
This module covers Chloride. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Chloride?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Magnesium7:58
This module covers Magnesium. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Magnesium?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Phosphorous4:03
This module covers Phosphorous. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Phosphorous?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Potassium3:14
This module covers Potassium. We'll go 'bananas' in this lecture! The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Potassium?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Sulfur4:03
This module covers Sulfur. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Sulfur?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?

Chromium4:07
This module covers Chromium. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Chromium?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Copper3:07
This module covers Copper. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Copper?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Iodine4:33
This module covers Iodine. Ever wonder why table salt is typically “Iodized?” We'll talk about it in this lecture. The following additional questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Iodine?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Iron6:23
This module covers Iron. Can it make you strong as steel? Let's discuss! The following additional questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Iron?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Manganese3:26
This module covers Manganese. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Manganese?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Molybdenum3:42
This module covers Molybdenum. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Molybdenum?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Selenium3:14
This module covers Selenium. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Selenium?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Zinc4:21
This module covers Zinc. The following questions will be answered:

How much does the human body need?

What are some natural sources of Zinc?

What happens if I don't get enough?

Is there a problem with getting too much?
Additional Trace Minerals3:49
Test Your Knowledge of Minerals

Requirements

There are no specific requirements for taking this course

Description

Your body requires a variety of substances to function properly. Learn about all of them in one convenient course!

Let's be honest; we all desire greater health and vitality. Vitamins and minerals may be able to help you achieve it.

Did you know that, according to the Mayo Clinic, mild vitamin B6 deficiency is "common"? But who thinks about their B6 intake on a daily basis? Few to none, I'm afraid.

Iron deficiency, which produces anemia, is quite common among women.

Potassium deficiency can produce painful muscle cramps, especially in the feet.

I could go on and on... but I want you to know...

This course is all about a balanced approach to health and nutrition.

I'm not going to tell you that vitamins and minerals are the cure for everything. That's just ridiculous.

However, many people are living in a fantasy world, where they believe they are getting enough of the vital nutrients their bodies require from their typical western diet.

That just isn't the case.

Would you like to learn what foods to eat in order to develop a well-rounded and balanced diet? Enroll today, because that's what this course is all about!

All course updates are 100% FREE. Buy this course one time and you own it for life. Not only that, but you will also gain lifetime access to me as your personal instructor. Have a question about vitamins and minerals? Just ask! You, as my student, will always be my #1 priority.

Wait, you're still reading this?! The course comes with a genuine 30 day, no hassles, money-back guarantee. So, there is absolutely nothing to risk here. Enroll today!

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in learning more about the role vitamins and minerals play in human health
This course is not intended for advanced educators, healthcare professionals, or dieticians

Nutrition Essentials: Vitamins & Minerals

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Course content

Introduction7 lectures • 28min

Vitamins15 lectures • 1hr 19min

The 7 Major Minerals6 lectures • 33min

Trace Minerals9 lectures • 37min

Conclusion1 lecture • 2min

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