Select **one** of the questions below to answer. QUESTION 1: VITAMINS TASK : Select a vitamin and address the question below. Minimum of 10 sentences...

Select **one** of the questions below to answer.

QUESTION 1: VITAMINS

TASK: Select a vitamin and address the question below. Minimum of 10 sentences is required. Be sure to include at least one credible reference with in-text citations.

Imagine you are attending your yearly health risk assessment. When you came to the appointment, you thought you had a proper diet and were of average health. It turns out, the doctor that examines you has a special interest in nutrition. He notices some inconsistencies with what you discuss with him and suggests that you may have a deficiency or toxicity of your selected vitamin. Your post should include the following information:

• Based upon the vitamin that you have chosen, what were your doctor’s observations and diagnosis?
• Do you have a toxicity or deficiency? Explain any disorders associated with the deficiency or toxicity.
• Briefly describe what your recommended daily allowance based upon your profile (sex, age, physical status, etc.) should be, your present intake estimate, and your action plan (adjustment in diet, etc.).
• If left untreated, what might be some of the more serious long term and detrimental effects this might have on your body?
• Which special populations (pregnant women, children, etc.) are most affected and why?
• What other prevention, treatment, and safety measures might be beneficial to regulate your health?

QUESTION 2: MINERALS and WATER

TASK: Select a mineral/water and address the question below. Minimum of 10 sentences is required. Be sure to include at least one credible reference with in-text citations.

Select a mineral or water and describe "yourself" in first person as if you are a mineral or water.  DO NOT give away your identity because your classmates will be guessing your identity. Have some fun with this one!

 Think about the following questions as you write your post:

• What are the characteristics of someone having you as an abundance or deficiency?
• How would your recommended daily allowance affect special populations (pregnant women, children, men, women, etc.)?
• What are some of the ways you might adjust the amount of this mineral/water in a person's diet?
• What are some of the more serious long term and detrimental effects (deficiency disorders, etc.) that might affect the body?
• What other prevention, treatment, and safety measures might be beneficial to your patient?