Mineral And Antioxidants Flashcards
Where are antioxidants found ?
Vitamins A , C and E
Whats mineral is most in the body
Calcium
What is calcium needed for ?
Helping to build strong bones and teeth
Controlling muscle contractions including the heartbeat
Ensuring that the blood clots normally
Name good sources of calcium
Cheese
Nuts
Milk
Oily fish
What helps the absorption of calcium into the body
Vitamin D
What could a lack of calcium lead to?
Rickets in children
Osteoporosis in adults
What do rickets and osteoporosis cause ?
Soft and weak bones to develop, which can result in fractures.
You will have stomach pain and diarrhoea if you have to much what ?
Too much calcium
What is the amount of calcium you need each day measured in ?
Milligrams
How much calcium do a 4 yr old male and female need ?
450 mg
800 mg is how much a 14 yr male needs
False 800mg is how much a 14yr old female needs
Male 1000 mg
Where is Iron stored ?
In the liver
What is iron needed for?
Making red blood cells,which carry oxygen around the body.
What is a source of iron ?
Iron comes from both animal and plant sources
Where is Iron stored ?
In the liver
