Dietary functions and sources of minerals

Question 1

What are sources of calcium

Answer 1

Milk Cheese and nuts

Question 2

What is a function of Calcium

Answer 2

Helps build strong bones and teeth

Question 3

2.) Function of calcium

Answer 3

Regulates muscle contractions including your heartbeat

Question 4

3.) Functions of calcium

Answer 4

Calcium also ensures that blood clots normally

Question 5

Name 3 sources of Fluorine

Answer 5

Fluorine toothpaste, sea food and breast/ formula milk

Question 6

1.)A function of Fluorine

Answer 6

Involved in the formation of bones

Question 7

2.) Functions of Fluorine

Answer 7

Maintains bone structure

Question 8

3.) Function of Fluorine

Answer 8

Helps increase bone density

Question 9

4.) Function of Fluorine

Answer 9

Helps to make teeth resistant to tooth decay

Question 10

Name 3 sources of Iron

Answer 10

Liver, meat nuts

Question 11

1.) Functions of Iron

Answer 11

Haem iron is easily absorbed as it is an animal source

Question 12

2.) Function of Iron

Answer 12

Non- Haem is not easily absorbed and needs vita C help as it is a plat source

Question 13

3.) Function of Iron

Answer 13

Makes red blood cells whihc carry O2 around the body

Question 14

4.) Function of Iron

Answer 14

Lack of iron can lead to an Iron deficiency called Anaemia

Question 15

5.) Function of Iron

Answer 15

Iron is also required for a normal energy metabolism

Question 16

6.) What happens to vegans that don’t eat a lot of iron ?

Answer 16

Vegans and Vegetarians are most likely to suffer from Anaemia