Title: Module 1 Unit 4 Minerals and Water
Course: PRN 0070 Basic Nutrition > Section: Module 1 Nutrition and Nutrients

Unit Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the major minerals
2. List food sources and functions of the major minerals.
3. Describe the functions and need of water in the body.
4. Explain the percent of body weight that is fluid in the adult.
5. Identify the distribution of fluid in the body (intracellular and extracellular)
6. Discuss how the very young and very old are at risk for dehydration.

To be successful in this unit, please do the following:
1. Assigned Readings
2. Discussion Forum

Required Reading

Christenen & Kockrow, Foundations of Nursing

- Pages 616-619

Roth, Nutrition and Diet Therapy
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9