Chapter 5-Minerals Flashcards
What are the different minerals
Calcium, phosphorous, iron, sodium chloride, potassium
What are the 2 functions of calcium
- works with phosphorous and vitamin D for the formation and Maintenace of bones and teeth
- is important for normal muscle contraction
3 plant sources of calcium
tofu, sesame seeds and watercress
3 animal sources of calcium
ikan bilis, cows milk
3 functions of phosphorous
- Works with calcium and vitamin D for the formation and Maintenace of teeth and bones
- helps to maintain normal fluid balance in the body
- forms a part of a molecule that store and releases energy in the body
3 plant sources of phosphorus
potato, spinach, sunflower seeds
3 animal sources of phosphorus
liver mackeral and milk
2 functions of iron
-is needed to form enzymes that seed up chemical reactions in the body
- is essential for the formation of haemoglobin that transports oxygen around the body and myoglobin that supplied oxygen to muscles for muscle activity.
3 plant sources of iron
tofu, spinach and sesame seeds
3 animal sources of iron
BEEF, LIVER and pork
3 functions of sodium chloride
- is needed to maintain normal flid balance in the body
- chloride is essential to form hydrochloric acid in the stomach to aid digestion
- it also essential for normal nerve impulsion by working with potassium
3 sources of Sodium chloride (junk food)
potato chips, French fries and sausage
2 functions of potassium
-it also essential for normal nerve impulsion by working with sodium
- is needed in the body to maintain normal fluid balance in the body
3 plant sources of potassium
Banana, potato and spinach
3 animal sources of potassium
beef, salmon and yoghurt
