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Curated OER

Kids Health: All About What Vitamins and Minerals Do

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent site for kids to learn about vitamins and minerals. Includes general information on vitamins and minerals as well as specific sections on vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, and calcium and iron.
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British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life (11 16 Years): Micronutrients

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy PowerPoint slideshow examines micronutrients which are nutrients needed in small amounts. It looks at water- and fat-soluble vitamins and at minerals, their sources, their functions, and the impact of deficiencies of these...
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National Institutes of Health

Facts About Dietary Supplements: Vitamin E

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into several detailed sections, this website on vitamin E is a complete source of information on the vitamin, its functions, its sources, and its role in helping the human body stay healthy. Read about the relationship between...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Figuring Out Fat and Calories

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people know that fats and calories are connected to our weight, but what is their correlation? This article analyzes their relationship and how an understanding of these items can benefit your body. Links to related articles are...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin K

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into several very brief sections, this article on vitamin K includes information on vitamin K deficiency and the RDA (recommended dietary allowances) of this vitamin. Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations,"...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin A

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article is organized into the following sections: Illustrations, Alternative Names, Definition, Function, Food Sources, Side Effects, and Recommendations. Click the thumbnails in Illustrations to pull up two charts, one...
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Moms Team: Minerals Important for Child's Diet

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website find the answers to the following questions: "What Are Minerals?", "What Types of Minerals Are There?", "What Do Minerals Do?", and "How Can I Ensure My Child Gets Enough Minerals?" Information is provided in simple note...