Minerals

Question 1

What are minerals

Answer 1

minerals or a chemical substance

Question 2

why are they micronutrients

Answer 2

Say micronutrients because they’re too small amount of different jobs every day

Question 3

what would happen if we don’t get minerals

Answer 3

we would get deficiency disease

Question 4

function of iron

Answer 4

to make oxygen and carry proteins

Question 5

deficiency of iron

Answer 5

tongue swelling
pale skin
headaches

Question 6

examples of iron

Answer 6

spinach potatoes beans

Question 7

function of sodium

Answer 7

helps control the amount of water in the body

Question 8

Deficiency of sodium

Answer 8

tiredness muscle spasms seizures

Question 9

sodium examples

Answer 9

Salt pizza soy sauce pickles

Question 10

function of phosphorus

Answer 10

used for growth and repair of body cells and tissues

Question 11

Deficiency of phosphorus

Answer 11

May cause bone disease such as Ricketts

Question 12

examples of phosphorus

Answer 12

pumpkin cheese and eggs

Question 13

calcium function

Answer 13

it helps maintain muscle and nerve function

Question 14

deficiency of calcium

Answer 14

weak fragile bones

Question 15

Examples of calcium

Answer 15

milk yoghurt cheese

Question 16

function of iodine

Answer 16

to reduce thyroid hormones

Question 17

deficiency of iodine

Answer 17

thyroid disorders

Question 18

examples of iodine

Answer 18

saltwater fish seed weed

Question 19

Function of potassium

Answer 19

Heart function muscle contraction

Question 20

deficiency of potassium

Answer 20

muscle cramps

Question 21

examples of potassium

Answer 21

fruit vegetables parsnips fish beef chicken turkey seeds nuts