COMING SOON: Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals Course

This course is ideal for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in understanding how micronutrients contribute to overall health.

This detailed course delves into the vital roles vitamins and minerals play in maintaining health and preventing disease. Covers the different types of vitamins and minerals, their functions, sources, and the consequences of their deficiency and excess

Course Units

Unit 1: Introduction to Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrient Overview

The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals in the Body

Basic Terms and Concepts

Daily Requirements and Dietary Guidelines

Unit 2: Vitamins

Classification of Vitamins: Water-Soluble vs. Fat-Soluble

Water-Soluble Vitamins (B-Group, Vitamin C)

Fat-Soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K)

Sources of Vitamins: Natural and Supplements

Functions and Benefits of Each Vitamin

Symptoms and Risks of Vitamin Deficiency

Toxicity and Overconsumption

Unit 3: Minerals

Major (Macro) Minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Sulphur

Microminerals: Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iodine, Fluoride, Chromium

Food Sources of Major and Mineral Minerals

Upon completion of the course, students will gain valuable insights and skills that will enhance their practice:

Comprehensive understanding: Gain a comprehensive knowledge of vitamins and minerals, their roles, and how they affect the body.

Learn how to identify and incorporate essential micronutrients into a balanced diet.

Health improvement: Understand how to prevent and address deficiencies and toxins to maintain optimal health.

Career advancement: Enhance your skills and knowledge base if you work in healthcare or nutrition, or are preparing for further studies.

Practical application: Apply what you have learned from the course to improve eating habits and support your health and the health of others.

Informed decision making: Develop the ability to make evidence-based decisions regarding dietary supplements and dietary intake of vitamins and minerals.