Question

Discussion Questions.

1. Vitamin D has gotten a lot of news coverage lately for its newly discovered health benefits. Find a news article or research article and share the link on the discussion board. Give a brief summary of the article. Be critical to make sure you get a reputable source and evaluate the article for quality.

2. The B vitamins as a group are involved in many catabolic reactions. Assuming that a person is getting enough of these vitamins from food, does taking a b vitamin supplement to improve the energy level? Why or why not?

3. Why is iron deficiency anemia such a concern? Who is at the greatest risk?

4. Deficiency diseases are illnesses that are caused solely by the inadequate intake of a particular vitamin or mineral. The only possible cure for a deficiency disease is to increase the intake of that nutrient. For any vitamin covered in this chapter write a brief summary of the deficiency disease that is associated with it. Use outside sources if needed, please cite your source.

Answer 1

1 - Search it on google - "3 Surprising Benefits of Vitamin D - Healthline".

Summary of the articles is- Vitamins is very essential for our body and it has several advantages like -

a - It makes your body strong.

b - It will help to heal the wounds very quickly.

c - It will fight against the disease.

d - It will decrease your stress and depression.

There are also some sources and deficiency given in the article. GO through the article. It is worth reading.

2 - If a person is getting enough vitamins, it is not necessary to take the supplements as supplements can affect the health if taken in excess. People more than 65 are at higher risk of anaemia.

3 - iron deficiency anaemia such a concern because it can cause the health-related problem like irregular heartbeat and that may lead you to death.

4 - Deficiency of vitamin can cause -

a - Weakening of the muscles

b - Stress and depression

c - You will feel tired most of the time.