week 5-6

Read about vitamins and minerals in the Zimmerman and Snow text, pgs. 21-24, and then conduct further research to learn about the differences in classification between the two micronutrient categories and within the categories. Answer the following questions:

Explain how vitamins and minerals are different from each other?

List the subcategories of vitamins and minerals. Then explain the differences within each of the the subcategories. There are four( 2 for vitamins and 2 for minerals) that you should differentiate. Be specific here.

Give 3 examples from each classification(4 groups) for a total of 12 examples. So 3 examples of fat-soluble, 3 examples of water-soluble, etc, etc...

Describe(don't list) the primary function in our bodies for each of your examples, all 12 examples. This means that anywhere from 2-3 sentences written in your own words explaining the role that each example plays in our body.

**Make sure you reference your material. **