Calcium Flashcards
1
Q
Sources of calcium (5)
A
Dairy
Green leafy vegetables
Nuts & pulses
Soya
Tinned fish with bones (salmon)
2
Q
Functions of calcium (3)
A
Form & maintain strong bones & teeth
Nerve & muscle function
Helps blood clot
3
Q
Deficiency (3)
A
Reduce peak bone mass
Rickets
Osteporosis/ostemalacia
4
Q
Symptoms of rickets (2)
Symptoms of osteomalacia (2)
A
Bow legs, weak bones, soft bones, knock knees.
Bone pain & weak bones
5
Q
What aids calcium absorption? (2)
A
Vitamin D
Lactose from milk
6
Q
What decreases calcium absorption (2)
Where are each from?
A
Phytates (wholegrain cereals)
Oxalates (rhubarb & spinach)
