Mineral Salts Flashcards
1
Q
Mineral salts
A
Mineral salts are needed in small amounts in our bodies
2
Q
functions of iron
A
To form new haemoglobin which is re pigment in blood
Haemoglobin carries oxygen to cells
For energy production
3
Q
Animal sources of iron
A
Red meat
Egg yolk
Liver/kidneys
4
Q
Plant sources of protein
A
Green leafy vegetables eg.spinach,lettuce
Dried fruit eg.raisin
Curry powder
Dark chocolate/cocoa powder
5
Q
Deficiency disease of iron
A
Anaemia-paleness
- tiredness
- shortness of breath
6
Q
Functions of calcium
A
Formation of strong bones and teeth
Clotting of blood
Functioning of muscles
7
Q
Sources of calcium
A
Milk
Cheese
Yoghurt
Tinned fish
8
Q
Deficiency disease of calcium
A
Rickets
9
Q
Function of iodine
A
To keeps thyroid gland healthy
10
Q
Sources of iodine
A
Sea food
Iodised salt
11
Q
Deficiency disease of iodine
A
Goitre
