Mineral Salts Flashcards
What functions do calcium and phosphorus have in common?
- Build strong bones and teeth
- Help the working of muscles
Where is phosphorus found?
- Meat
- Fish
- Dairy
What does a deficiency of phosphorus cause ?
- Tiredness
- Weak muscles
Where is calcium found?
- Milk
- Cheese
- Leafy green vegetables
- Tinned fish (bones are soft and edible)
- Fortified flour and breakfast cereals
What is caused by a deficiency of calcium?
- Softening of bones and poor teeth
- Osteoporosis
What is the function of iron?
To make haemoglobin in the blood
Where is iron found?
- Liver
- Other red meat (60% of iron is always absorbed)
- Dark green vegetables
- Fortified breakfast cereals and flour
What is caused by a deficiency of iron?
- Anaemia
Where is sodium found?
- Bacon
- Cheese
- Salty foods
What are sodium’s functions?
- To regulate body fluids
- Helps nerves function
What does a lack of sodium cause?
(Is rare.)
- Muscle weakness
In what type of climate is more sodium needed?
In hot climates as more water is lost from the body.
What assists the absorption of iron, calcium and zinc?
- Vitamin C
- Citric acid
- Fructose
What hinders the absorption of iron, calcium and zinc?
- NSP
- Tannin
- Caffeine
What are 2 trace elements we need?
- Iodine
- Fluoride
What do we need fluoride for, and what does a deficiency of it cause?
- Strengthening teeth against decay
- Tooth decay
Where is fluoride found?
- Fish
- Tea
- Fluoridated toothpaste
What do we need iodine for, and what does a deficiency of it cause?
- To make hormones to control the metabolic rate
- Goitre; the thyroid gland in the neck swells
Where is iodine found?
- Milk
- Dairy foods
