spaced, 1 inch margins. One additional page can be used for references). Please include the
designated subtitles for each section.
NAME:
NAME OF VITAMIN/MINERAL:
DATE:
1. DESCRIBE BACKGROUND AND HISTORY OF THE NUTRIENT. HOW/WHEN IT WAS
DISCOVERED. ANY INTERESTING HISTORICAL FACTS AND INFORMATION. (4 pts)
2. IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS THE FUNCTION OF THE VITAMIN OR MINERAL IN THE BODY.
HOW DOES THE HUMAN BODY USE IT AND WHAT ARE THE PARTICULAR FUNCTIONS
THAT IT PLAYS IN THE BODY? (10 pts)
3. LIST OR DESCRIBE THE SPECIFIC DIETARY NEEDS (DRI, RDA, UL, AND/OR AI) FOR ADULTS
AND CHILDREN. (3 pts)
4. DESCRIBE AND DISCUSS ANY GROUPS THAT HAVE A SPECIAL REQUIREMENT/INCREASED
NEED. DESCRIBE CONDITIONS AND ILLNESSES THAT REQUIRE INCREASED OR
RESTRICTED NEEDS. (3 pts)
5. DESCRIBE AND DISCUSS DEFICIENCIES. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS/SYMPTOMS; WHAT
HAPPENS IN A DEFICIENCY STATE, WHAT LEVEL OF INTAKE IS CONSIDERED DEFICIENT?
WHICH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS ARE AT-RISK FOR DEFICIENCY? (2.5 pts)
6. TOXICITY: WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS; WHAT HAPPENS IN A STATE OF
TOXICITY? WHAT LEVEL OF INTAKE IS CONSIDERED TOXIC? WHICH INDIVIDUALS OR
GROUPS ARE AT-RISK FOR TOXICITY? (2.5 pts)