Minerals Flashcards
What are macro elements
Macro-elements are minerals that are needed in relatively large quantities by plants
and animals.
What are micro elements
Micro-elements are minerals that are needed in relatively small quantities by plants
and animals.
List the animal macro elements
Calcium (Ca) Magnesium (Mg) Phosphorus (P) Sodium (Na) Potassium (K)
List the animal micro elements
Iron (Fe)
lodine (I)
Calcium (Ca)
Where
Why
Deficiency
Where - Milk, cheese and
dairy products, green
vegetables
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Why- Development of
strong teeth and
bones
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Defiency - Stunted growth,
rickets
Magnesium (Mg)
Where
Why
Deficiency
Where - Wholewheat products, dried beans, green
leafy vegetables
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Why- Bone growth;
helps release energy in the
body
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Deficiency- Muscle weakness
and cramps
Phosphorus (P)
Where
Why
Deficiency
Where- Dairy products, meat,
chicken, fish, eggs,
nuts
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Why- Development of
bones and teeth; helps release
energy in the body
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Deficiency- Very rare, as most
foods contain some
phosphorus
Sodium (Na)
Where
Why
Deficiency
Where- Salt, meat, milk
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Why- Holps maintain
the body s water balance
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Deficiency- Very rare
Potassium (K)
Where
Why
Deficiency
Where- Bananas, citrus fruit,
potatoes, meat, peas,
beans
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Why- Together with
sodium helps to regulate the
body’s water balance
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Deficiency- Muscle weakness,
irregular heartbeat, general irritability
Micro elements
Iron (Fe)
Where
Why
Deficiency
Where- Green leafy
vegetables, peas, beans, meat, liver, potatoes
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Why- Needed for
transport of
oxygen in the
—————————————— Deficiency- Tiredness, weakness, headaches, iron- deficiency anaemia
Iodine (I)
Where
Why
Deficiency
Where- sea salt , seafood
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Why- Regulates the rate at which body processes take place, in other words, metabolism
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Deficiency - Goitre, which is a S growth on the neck in adults
