Trace Elements
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- What are Trace Elements?
- A trace element is minerals that are present in living things, but only in small amounts.
- Next, we're gonna answer some basic questions to boost our knowledge!
- What are the trace elements found in the human body?Why are they important to human health?What are the sources of the trace elements?
- 1. The nine trace elements that are found in the human body are iron, cobalt, zinc, iodine, selenium, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, and fluorine.
- What are the trace elements found in the human body?Why are they important to human health?What are the sources of the trace elements?
- 2. 2. They are important to human health because they are vital to bodily functions, which include metabolic function, growth, tissue repair, and even development.
- What are the trace elements found in the human body?Why are they important to human health?What are the sources of the trace elements?
- 3. Trace elements are known to be found in small amounts in many different foods such as meat, fish, cereals, milk and dairy foods, vegetables and nuts.
- What are the trace elements found in the human body?Why are they important to human health?What are the sources of the trace elements?
- The first trace element i'll be talking about is Zinc!!
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- The trace element zinc is a very important element that is found throughout the human body. This element is almost as important as the trace element iron. The places where zinc is mostly found in the eyes, brain, pancreas, kidneys, and liver. Actually as a fun fact in the year 1963 it was recognized as an essential nutrient that is found in humans. Kids need to have zinc in order to be able to grow and develop.
- Zinc can be found in many different foods that are part of our diets but some examples of food with high amounts of it are oysters, red meats, poultry, seafood, nuts, whole grains, breakfast cereals, and foods that include dairy. Just as the other trace elements play a role in the human body, so does Zinc. We use it to help make DNA, growth of cells, build proteins, and help heal tissues that have been damaged.
- It helps us make sure that our immune system is healthy; which is the system that is in charge of helping fight off sickness. Another reason that it is necessary to have in our bodies is because it helps almost 100 different enzymes (enzymes are substances that control how fast a chemical reaction can happen) be able to carry out really important chemical reactions. Believe it or not kids around the age of 4 to 8 take up to 5mg per day which is about the size of the end of a ballpoint pen from all the foods they eat throughout the day.
- It helps us make sure that our immune system is healthy; which is the system that is in charge of helping fight off sickness. Another reason that it is necessary to have in our bodies is because it helps almost 100 different enzymes (enzymes are substances that control how fast a chemical reaction can happen) be able to carry out really important chemical reactions. Believe it or not kids around the age of 4 to 8 take up to 5mg per day which is about the size of the end of a ballpoint pen from all the foods they eat throughout the day.
- Okay kids! We are going to be bringing in some special guests to talk about 3 other trace elements.
- It helps us make sure that our immune system is healthy; which is the system that is in charge of helping fight off sickness. Another reason that it is necessary to have in our bodies is because it helps almost 100 different enzymes (enzymes are substances that control how fast a chemical reaction can happen) be able to carry out really important chemical reactions. Believe it or not kids around the age of 4 to 8 take up to 5mg per day which is about the size of the end of a ballpoint pen from all the foods they eat throughout the day.
- Here is Ms. Morrison!
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- Hi, im Ms. Morrison and ill be talking about the trace element Copper.
- Copper is an element that can be found in small amounts in the human body and that can also be mined. This element is a type of metal that can be molded due to its flexibility. This trace element also helps out In the human body by helping make red blood cells which are the cells that are in charge of carrying oxygen around your body and help take out carbon dioxide from the body. Another way that copper helps out in your body is by helping keep your immune system healthy; which is the system that is in charge of helping fight off sickness.
- Another thing that it helps keep healthy is your nerve cells which are like a bunch of wires or cables that help send signals to and from your brain. Copper is known as the third most abundant trace element that is found in our bodies. We are able to get these important trace elements from many different foods that we eat. Some examples of these foods are oysters, whole grains, beans, nuts, potatoes, and organ meats like the kidney or liver.
- Some more examples of sources where you can get copper in your diet are dark leafy greens, dried fruits like prunes, cocoa, black pepper, shellfish, and yeast are really good options. Another thing that copper does is that it helps the human body form collagen and absorb iron. In addition to all the help it gives our body it also plays a role in energy production. Copper is found all along the human body but most of it is found in the liver, brain, heart, kidneys, and skeletal muscle which is muscle tissue found in our body.
- Now Ms. Cooper will come!
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- Hello kids, i'm Ms. Cooper and i'm here to talk about Iron as a trace element!
- Iron is a metal that is present in all body cells. It carries oxygen to all of our muscles and blood. Iron is necessary for women when reproducing, therefore, women have a higher intake of iron than men. Iron is present in meats, poultry, iron-fortified cereals and breads, beans, spinach, nuts, and dried fruit. There are also many supplements you can take for iron, such as ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, ferric citrate, and ferric sulfate.
- Iron is one of the most abundant elements on earth. The body needs iron to produce hemoglobin, a protein that helps carry oxygen to the muscles. The human body also needs iron to produce hormones. Iron is stored in places other than the muscles such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow. Not getting enough iron can lead to iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the process in which red blood cells become smaller and don’t produce as much hemoglobin as it normally should. Some symptoms of iron deficiency are weakness, feeling tired, lack of energy, and not having the ability to concentrate or remember things.
- Iron deficiency also decreases your chances of fighting off germs and illnesses. If infants get iron deficiency it can lead to learning difficulties in the future. Although iron is a crucial element for the human body, consuming too much iron can be dangerous and do harm to the human body. Taking too much iron can cause inflammation in the lining of the stomach, therefore, you should be cautious of the amount of iron you take. Overall, Iron is one of the most important elements there is on Earth, not only for the human body, but also for our earth!
- Iron deficiency also decreases your chances of fighting off germs and illnesses. If infants get iron deficiency it can lead to learning difficulties in the future. Although iron is a crucial element for the human body, consuming too much iron can be dangerous and do harm to the human body. Taking too much iron can cause inflammation in the lining of the stomach, therefore, you should be cautious of the amount of iron you take. Overall, Iron is one of the most important elements there is on Earth, not only for the human body, but also for our earth!
- Okay, finally i'll bring in Mr. Helmer.
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- Hello children, i'm Mr. Helmer and i'm here to talk about molybdenum, the last trace element of the day
- Is an essential trace element that occurs naturally in foods and is available in supplements. It is a component of four different enzymes in the body that help break down proteins, alcohol, drugs, and toxins. Molybdenum Containing enzymes also break down purines and sulfites. It is necessary for the process of Nitrogen Fixation by a certain type of Bacteria called Rhizobia. The job of this element is to transform NItrogen into amino acids, which are used to nurture the body and create DNA.
- Milk and cheese products are the main sources of molybdenum for teens and children. It is vital for the liver. This is because molybdenum is a required element, or cofactor, for key enzymes to work. If these enzymes don't operate, which can happen in heritable disease, then brain damage and death are a serious risk. Molybdenum naturally occurs in a number of different forms, and the circumstances that control how, when, and where it is concentrated in the Earth's crust are very diverse.
- Molybdenum is produced from both primary ore and as a byproduct or coproduct of copper mining. In the Liver, molybdenum is involved in detoxification processes, aiding in the breakdown of harmful substances, which is very important. In the KIdneys, it helps with the elimination of waste products. Molybdenum also contributes to the proper functioning of the brain and nervous system. It is stored in the liver, kidneys, and bones of the human body. These organs act as reservoirs, holding onto molybdenum for their proper functioning.
- Okay kids, that wraps up our lesson for today and thank you to all the teachers that came out!
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