The topic for your research paper will require you to pick one of the specific vitamins, minerals, or orphan nutrients. You should thoroughly discuss your nutrient (characteristics, amounts, food sou

HUN 1201 Research Paper Topics, Group Poster Presentations

1. The Water soluble B’s

   1. Thiamin (B1)

   2. Riboflavin (B2)

   3. Niacin

   4. Folate

   5. B6

   6. B12

   7. Biotin

   8. Pantothenic acid

2. The Anti-oxidants and Oxidants

   1. Zeaxanthin (antioxidant properties ONLY)

   2. Vitamin A and Beta-carotene (antioxidant properties ONLY)

   3. Vitamin C (antioxidant properties ONLY)

   4. Vitamin E (antioxidant properties ONLY)

   5. Free radicals (oxidant)

   6. Cigarette smoke and air pollution (oxidant)

   7. Radiation (oxidant)

   8. Too much oxygen or too little oxygen (oxidant)

   9. Excessive intake of Vitamin C and E (oxidant)

   10. Consumption of large amounts of PUFA (oxidant)

3. Fat Soluble Vitamins

   1. Vitamin E (all properties BUT antioxidant)

   2. Vitamin A and Beta Carotene (all properties BUT antioxidant)

   3. Vitamin D

   4. Vitamin K

   5. Vitamin K2

1. The Macro Minerals

   1. Calcium

   2. Phosphorus

   3. Magnesium

   4. Sodium

   5. Potassium

   6. Sulfur

   7. Choride

2. The Trace Minerals

   1. Iron

   2. Zinc

   3. Iodine

   4. Selenium

   5. Copper

   6. Manganese

   7. Fluoride

   8. Chromium

   9. Molybdenum

3. The Orphan “Nutrients”

   1. Choline

   2. Lycopene

   3. Lutein

   4. Phytoestrogens

   5. Capsaicin

   6. Resveratrol

   7. Flavonoids

   8. Creatine

   9. Caffeine

   10. Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate