Curated OER
When Something's Missing: Diagnosing Vitamin Deficiencies
The New York Times "Education" section posts an extensive lesson on vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It involves class discussion, examination of food packaging labels, and the reading of a blog post about Vitamin D. The highlight of...
Curated OER
Scurvy at Sea: Researching and Writing About Vitamin C Deficiency
Students gather information about vitamin C deficiency, and research how scurvy was prevented in sea-going ventures during The Age of Sail. They create a "Scurvy Log" that will allow them to connect what they have learned about scurvy...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vitamin D
The Mayo Clinic offers a comprehensive overview of vitamin-D. Content includes a look at its background, its uses as a supplement, dosage information, and more.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vitamin D
Resource offers a comprehensive overview of vitamin-D. Content includes a look at its background, its uses as a supplement, dosage information, and more.
Other
Folic Acid
This resource provides basic information on folic acid and an explanation and common symptoms of folic acid deficiency.
WebMD
Web Md: Drugs and Medications: Thiamine H Cl (Vitamin B1)
This site contains information on vitamin B1 which is also known as Thiamine. Includes a description, uses, how to use, side effects, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Small Wonders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of vitamins and minerals and the idea of adding them to various foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Problemas De B12 Y Folato
Learn which biological reactions require either B12, folate or both and he consequences of a deficiency in either vitamin. The correct answers for the multiple choices problems are reinforced with a brief explanation and the incorrect...
Other
Reference Guide for Vitamins: Vitamin C
This site has basic information on vitamin C such as recommended daily allowance, deficiency symptoms, benefits, good food sources, cautions, substance interactions, and signs of toxicity.