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== 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.
This section is for posting links to 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.


===Micronutrient===
===[[Micronutrient]]===


Most of the information is taken from USDA.
====Definition====

The following information from USDA.

====Vitamins====
<table border='1'>

<tr>
<th>Micronutrient</th>
<th>Synonymous names</th>
<th>RDA and Toxicity</th>
<th>Solubility</th>
<th>Deficiency</th>
<th>Sources</th>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td>Nutrient Name</td>
<td>Other names</td>
<td>RDA and toxicity levels</td>
<td>Fat or water soluble?</td>
<td>Clinical Manifestation upon deficiency</td>
<td>Which food is high in this nutrient?</td>
</tr>

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<tr>
<td>Vitamin A</td>
<td>Retinoids = retinol, retinoids and carotenoids</td>
<td>
*men >14YO: 0.9 mg/d (3000 IU)
*women :
**>14YO: 0.7 mg/d(2300 IU)
**pregnancy: 0.75mg/d
**lactation: 1.2mg-1.3mg/d
*child:
** 1-8YO: 0.3-0.4 mg/d
** 9-13YO: 0.6 mg/d
*UL: 3 mg (10,000 IU)</td>
<td>Fat</td>
<td> Night-blindness,
Keratomalacia</td>
<td> carrots, broccoli leaves, kale, sweet potatoes, spinach, pumpkins, collard greens, cantaloupe melon, apricots, papaya, peas, beet, winter squash, eggs, liver
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Vitamin B1</td>
<td>Thiamin</td>
<td>
*men >14YO: 1.2mg/d
*women
**>14YO: 1.1mg/d
**pregnancy: 1.4mg/d
**lactation 1.6mg/d
*child
**1-8YO: 0.5-0.6mg/d
**9-13YO: 0.9mg/d
</td>
<td>Water</td>
<td>Beriberi</td>
<td>green peas, spinach, navy beans, nuts, pinto beans, legumes, bananas, soybeans, Goji berries, whole-grains, unpolished rice, liver, beef, pork, .</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Vitamin B2</td>
<td>Riboflavin</td>
<td>
*men >14YO: 1.3mg/d
*women
**>14YO: 1.0-1.1mg/d
**pregnancy: 1.4mg/d
**lactation: 1.6mg/d
*child:
**1-8YO: 0.5-0.6mg/d
**9-13YO: 0.9mg/d
</td>
<td>Water</td>
<td>Ariboflavinosis</td>
<td>asparagus, bananas, okra, chard, cottage cheese, milk, yogurt, meat, eggs and fish</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Vitamin B3</td>
<td>Niacin (niacinamide, nicotinamide)</td>
<td>
*men >14YO: 16mg/d
*women:
**>14YO: 14mg/d
**pregnancy: 18mg/d
**lactation: 17mg/d
*child:
**1-8YO: 6-8mg/d
**9-13YO: 12mg/d
</td>
<td>Water</td>
<td>Pellagra</td>
<td>leaf vegetables, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, dates, sweet potatoes, asparagus, avocados
</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Vitamin B5</td>
<td>Pantothenic acid</td>
<td>*men >14YO:
*women:
**>14YO:
**pregnancy:
**lactation:
*child:
**1-8YO:
**9-13YO:</td>
<td>Water</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>


<tr>
<td>Vitamin B6</td>
<td>Pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal</td>
<td>*men >14YO:
*women:
**>14YO:
**pregnancy:
**lactation:
*child:
**1-8YO:
**9-13YO:</td>
<td>Water</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>


<tr>
<td>Vitamin B7</td>
<td>Biotin</td>
<td>
*men >14YO:
*women:
**>14YO:
**pregnancy:
**lactation:
*child:
**1-8YO:
**9-13YO:</td>
<td>Water</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>


<tr>
<td>Vitamin B9</td>
<td>Folic acid, folinic acid</td>
<td>*men >14YO:
*women:
**>14YO:
**pregnancy:
**lactation:
*child:
**1-8YO:
**9-13YO:</td>
<td>Water</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>


<tr>
<td>Vitamin B12</td>
<td>Cyanocobalamin, hydroxycobalamin, methylcobalamin</td>
<td>*men >14YO:
*women:
**>14YO:
**pregnancy:
**lactation:
*child:
**1-8YO:
**9-13YO:</td>
<td>Water</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>


<tr>
<td>Vitamin C</td>
<td>Ascorbic acid</td>
<td>*men >14YO:
*women:
**>14YO:
**pregnancy:
**lactation:
*child:
**1-8YO:
**9-13YO:</td>
<td>Water</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>


<tr>
<td>Vitamin D</td>
<td>Ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol</td>
<td>*men >14YO:
*women:
**>14YO:
**pregnancy:
**lactation:
*child:
**1-8YO:
**9-13YO:</td>
<td>Fat</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Vitamin E</td>
<td>Tocopherols, tocotrienols</td>
<td>*men >14YO:
*women:
**>14YO:
**pregnancy:
**lactation:
*child:
**1-8YO:
**9-13YO:</td>
<td>Fat</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>


<tr>
<td>Vitamin K</td>
<td>phylloquinone, menaquinones</td>
<td>*men >14YO:
*women:
**>14YO:
**pregnancy:
**lactation:
*child:
**1-8YO:
**9-13YO:</td>
<td>Fat</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>


</table>

====Minerals====
<table border='1'>

<tr>
<th>Minerals</th>
<th>Synonymous names</th>
<th>RDA</th>
<th>Essential</th>
<th>Deficiency</th>
<th>Sources</th>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td>Mineral Name</td>
<td>Other names</td>
<td>RDA by which country</td>
<td>Essential or trace?</td>
<td>Clinical Manifestation upon deficiency</td>
<td>Which food is high in this mineral?</td>
</tr>

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<tr>
<td>Calcium</td>
<td>Ca</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Chloride</td>
<td>Cl</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Magnesium</td>
<td>Mg</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Phosphorus</td>
<td>P</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Potassium</td>
<td>K</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>Sodium</td>
<td>Na</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>


</table>


== People ==
== People ==

Revision as of 18:23, 7 March 2008

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

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 links to 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.

Micronutrient

Most of the information is taken from USDA.

People

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

Useful Links

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