Vitamins and minerals: functions, sources, bioavailability and deficiencies

What this note covers

1. Fat-soluble vitamins: absorption, storage and toxicity
2. Water-soluble vitamins: the B group and vitamin C
3. Minerals: sodium, potassium, calcium and iodine
4. Iron and nutrient interactions affecting bioavailability
5. Worked example: iron status in a vegetarian adolescent
6. Examining micronutrients in the SACE paper

6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes