Iron and Calcium Flashcards
Why is iron essential?
Iron is an essential mineral used to transport oxygen to all parts of the body.
What can a slight iron deficiency lead to
Anemia ( fatigue and weakness)
What can a chronic iron deficiency lead to
Organ failure
What can to much iron result in?
It interferes with your metabolism and damages organs such as your heart or liver
True or false: overdoses of iron are quite common
False, the body regulates the correct amount of iron and usually overdosess only occur when people take supplementsssssssss
List three foods rich in iron
Pumpkin seeds, seafood such as oysters and muscles, spinach
What is anemia?
It is an iron deficiency where the number of red blood cellls in your body decrease due to too little iron
How is calcium helpful to the body
Calcium builds healthy bones and teeth and ensures your muscles, cells, and nerves work properly.
How much calcium does the average adult need per day
About 1000 milligrams
What are three calcium deficiency symptoms
Tooth decay
Muscle tension
High blood pressure
What can a calcium deficiency lead to
Numbness in fingers and toes, loss of appetite, lethargy, muscle cramps and abnormal heart rhythms
What can excess calcium lead to
Kidney stones and an increased risk for a vascular disease such as a stroke or heart attack
Where is calcium normally found
Dark leafy greens and dairy foods
What substance interfere with iron absorption
Calcium
What substances interfere with calcium absorption
Spinach, rhubarb and foods that are high in oxalates
