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Revision as of 16:21, 7 March 2008

  This page is part of the OLPC Health Project. Hardware | Software | Content | Health Jam
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Introduction

The nutrition project aims to create educational tools for children to learn about diet, exercise, and nutrition.

Project suggestions

  • Informational materials
  • Interactive learning tools (i.e. games)
  • Food analysis application

Floating Materials

This section is for posting materials that can be used for developing educational activities. The source of data should always be noted, so that in case that the information is contested, we can take a look at the original documents. If we start seeing lots of detailed information, we can create a page for each nutrient.

1. Micronutrient

Definition

The following information from USDA.

Vitamins

Micronutrient Synonymous names RDA and Toxicity Solubility Deficiency Sources
Nutrient Name Other names RDA and toxicity levels Fat or water soluble? Clinical Manifestation upon deficiency Which food is high in this nutrient?
Vitamin A Retinoids = retinol, retinoids and carotenoids
  • men: 0.9 mg (3000 IU)
  • women: 0.7 mg(2300 IU)
  • children:
  • UL: 3 mg (10,000 IU)
 Fat soluble Night-blindness, Keratomalacia carrots, broccoli leaves, kale, sweet potatoes, spinach, pumpkins, collard greens, cantaloupe melon, apricots, papaya, peas, beet, winter squash, eggs, liver
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B4
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B7
Vitamin B9
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B2

Minerals

Minerals Synonymous names RDA Solubility Deficiency Sources
Mineral Name Other names RDA by which country Fat or water soluble? Clinical Manifestation upon deficiency Which food is high in this mineral?

People

  • Mika - I am interested in developing a teaching tool for nutrition and exercise.

Useful Links

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