Overview
Vitamins and minerals are essential micronutrients contributing to a diverse array of function in human health. A greater understanding can play a role in patient health, management of disease and medicine, nutrition, and promotion of preventative health.
In this assignment, you will review two articles on minerals and vitamins essential to human health. The chemical components, structure, and physiological roles in health and disease will be discussed demonstrating comprehension of multiple chemistry topics in this course.
Directions: Please complete the readings listed below as part of this assignment. Complete the worksheet following the directions provided. Sources other than Course or Topic Resources are not to be used in completion of this assignment and all responses should be written in the student’s own words.
1. Read the articles provided in the topic Resources: "Health Benefits of Micronutrients (Vitamins and Minerals) and Their Associated Deficiency Diseases: A Systematic Review," "Essential Metals in Health and Disease," and "The Chemical Structures of Vitamins." 2. Read Chapters 11 (Section 11.10B Vitamin E), 16 (Section 16.7B Vitamin C), 15 (Section 15.10 Fat Solubility), and 18 (Section 18.3B B2 and B5) in Principles of General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry.
Here is the links to the 3 resources to use:
1.https://www.compoundchem.com/2015/01/13/vitamins/
2.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36152810/
3.Open tha attached PDF file.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.