What Are Vitamins and Minerals, and Why Do We Need Them?

Learn about essential vitamins and minerals the human body requires—what they do and how they affect your own health.

What you'll learn

Differentiate between individual vitamins and minerals, including their basic functions and the consequences of deficiency
Select foods which are high in vitamin and mineral content; understanding the exact vitamin and mineral makeup of common whole foods
Determine, along with their healthcare provider, whether or not supplementation could be advantageous to their health

Description

Your body requires a variety of substances to function properly. Learn about all of them in one convenient course!

Let's be honest; we all desire greater health and vitality. Vitamins and minerals may be able to help you achieve it.

Did you know that, according to the Mayo Clinic, mild vitamin B6 deficiency is "common"? But who thinks about their B6 intake on a daily basis? Few to none, I'm afraid.

Iron deficiency, which produces anemia, is quite common among women.

Potassium deficiency can produce painful muscle cramps, especially in the feet.

I could go on and on… but I want you to know…

This course is all about a balanced approach to health and nutrition.

I'm not going to tell you that vitamins and minerals are the cure for everything. That's just ridiculous.

However, many people are living in a fantasy world, where they believe they are getting enough of the vital nutrients their bodies require from their typical western diet.

That just isn't the case.

Would you like to learn what foods to eat in order to develop a well-rounded and balanced diet? Enroll today, because that's what this course is all about!

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in learning more about the role vitamins and minerals play in human health
This course is not intended for advanced educators, healthcare professionals, or dieticians