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Vitamins, Mineral and Water

Vitamins, Mineral and Water. The body can not make Vitamins, they must be consumed Vitamins B and C are Water Soluble. Not stored by the body, they are removed through urine Vitamins D.E.K.A are stored in the fatty tissue and the liver. Vitamins. Excess vitamin C is linked to:

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Vitamins, Mineral and Water

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  1. Vitamins, Mineral and Water

  2. The body can not make Vitamins, they must be consumed Vitamins B and C are Water Soluble.Not stored by the body, they are removed through urine Vitamins D.E.K.A are stored in the fatty tissue and the liver Vitamins

  3. Excess vitamin C is linked to: Kidney Stone formation Destruction of Vitamin B12 Irritation of the bowel Can lead to DNA damage Vitamins – Can be harmful

  4. Excess Vitamin B6 is linked to: Liver Damage and Nerve Damage Excess Vitamin B2 Riboflavin is linked to: Impaired Vision Excess Vitamin E is linked to: Headaches, fatigue, Internal bleeding, muscular weakness and low blood sugar Excess Vitamin D is linked to: Kidney Damage Excess Vitamin A is linked to: Nervous System Toxicity Vitamins

  5. Minerals • The nature of minerals are metallic elements • New Zealand soils lack Selenium and Zinc • List of minerals: • Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Potassium Iron Zinc Selenium Copper • There are 21 essential mineral • Minerals aid the structure by forming bones and teeth • Minerals aid function by helping to maintain normal heart rhythm, muscle contractility

  6. water • 60 -70% of your body weight is water • You loose water through: Saliva Eye Fluid Sweat • Secretions by glands and kidneys • Function of water • Transport • Heat regulation • Structure and form tissue • Maintain blood pressure

  7. Water: In take vs out take

  8. Effects of dehydration on performance • Fluid lost as a percentage • % Body Weight • 1% Inability to concentrate • 2% Impaired thermoregulations • 3% Decreased muscle endurance • 4-5% Decreased strength and endurance • 6% + Heat cramps, heat stroke, coma, possible death • The Amount of fluid loss depends upon: • Intensity of the activity • Environmental T°c • Relative humidity • Conditioning (of the person)

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