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National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of information on the vitamins and minerals that the human body requires. Click on any nutrient to access a page of resources, then click on the 'Consumer' resource. Discusses what the nutrient does, how much...
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National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Vitamin B6

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about what vitamin B6 does for the human body in its three forms--pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine--and what foods have it.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Vitamin B12 Deficiency

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of vitamin B12 deficiency. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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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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National Institutes of Health

Nih Clinical Center: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center provides great information on vitamin D. Answers several questions about the vitamin, such as what is, what are the sources of it, recommended dietary allowance, and when...
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International Health News Database: Vitamin B12

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, there are several summaries of medical studies and clinical trials on vitamin B12 and its role in preventing and treating various health conditions. Read about vitamin B12's role in fighting such conditions as...
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National Institutes of Health

Facts About Dietary Supplements Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource on Vitamin D can be found here! Read about what it is, its sources, the recommend intake, Vitamin D deficiency, people who may need extra Vitamin D to prevent deficiencies, and health risks associated with too much...
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Calcitriol)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how vitamin D is structured, synthesized and metabolized in the human body. Includes information on the health benefits of vitamin D and the effects of vitamin D deficiency.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: About Kids Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This page for the huge KidsHealth site gives you a jumping-off point and an overview of the site's content, purpose, and usage. With sections for parents, kids, and teens, KidsHealth has been online since 1995 and today it is accessed...
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Vitamin C and Vascular Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
How can vitamin C help prevent heart problems and improve the health of those who already have vascular disease? Which animals are unable to produce their own vitamin C? How does vitamin C deficiency affect the body? Learn the answers to...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Vitamins and Minerals

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Vitamins and minerals are also nutrients. They do not provide energy, but they are needed for good health. Learn more about vitamins and minerals in this learning...
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Vitamin C Supplementation

For Students 9th - 10th
Know the difference between getting enough vitamin C and overdosing, learn how vitamin C helps those with certain health problems, and find out whether or not you should be taking a vitamin C supplement. This site also includes...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains an article entitled, "Using vitamin and mineral supplements wisely". Focuses on the right balance of minerals and vitamins, but shows the benefits of whole foods as well.
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Best Bones Forever!

For Students 4th - 8th
Lesson plans and activities to encourage girls to get physically active and to snack on foods that make healthy bones. Gives basic facts about bones and relates how eating foods with calcium and vitamin D gives a person strong bones....
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Pni: The Biopsychopharmacology of Vitamin B6

For Students 9th - 10th
This website discusses the importance of the biopsychopharmacology of vitamin B6. B6 is critical to "extremely important metabolic processes in the nervous system." Mentions epilepsy and behavioral disturbances.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Staying Healthy

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Dairy Nutrients and Health Benefits

For Students 9th - 10th
How does milk help maintain health? What nutrients are present in dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt? Find the answers to these questions and more.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Folate

For Students 9th - 10th
A dietary supplement fact sheet about folate, which is also known as folic acid or vitamin B9. Learn about how this vitamin functions in the human body and how the body reacts when there is a vitamin deficiency or overdose. Providing...
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US Department of Agriculture

Usda: Vitamin K, Another Reason to Eat Your Greens

For Students 9th - 10th
The USDA provides this site that shows an article that explains vitamin K's role in maintaining bone health in people of all ages. Here, you can read about research studies that have explored vitamin K intake among groups of people.
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National Institutes of Health

Facts About Dietary Supplements: Vitamin B12

For Students 9th - 10th
This website answers several questions about vitamin B12 such as, "What foods provide vitamin B12?" and "When is a deficiency of vitamin B12 likely to occur?" Here, you will also find information on the health conditions prevented and...
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National Institutes of Health

Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin a and Carotenoids

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet on vitamin A answers questions such as "What foods provide vitamin A?" and "When can vitamin A deficiency occur?" Learn how vitamin A, though a necessary for health, can hurt the human body when overconsumed. Tables...
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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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Curated OER

Kids Health: Eating Well While Eating Out

For Students 9th - 10th
The older you become the more choices you will have to make about what types of food will make up your diet. This article relates the importance of a well rounded diet. Find out more about how good food has everything to do with how you...
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National Institutes of Health

Nih: Diet Rich in Foods With Vitamin E May Reduce Alzheimer's Disease Risk

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about a 2002 medical study performed to assess the relationship between foods rich in vitamin E and Alzheimer's disease risk. This website summarizes the findings of this study and briefly introduces the purposes of other vitamin E...