minerals Flashcards
function of floride
prevent tooth decay, keep bones healthy
sources of floride
drinking water, seafood and tea
deficiency of floride
tooth decay
excess of floride
staining and pits on the teeth
function of iodine
making thyroxine which maintains a healthy metabolic rate
sources of iodine
red meat, seafood, cereals
deficiency of iodine
goitre- swelling of the thyroid gland
excess of iodine
over a long time could lead to weight gain
function of phosphorus
maintaining bones and teeth, release energy from food
sources of phosphorus
red meat, dairy, fish, poultry, bread, brown rice
deficiency of phosphorus
unlikely as found in most foods
excess of phosphorus
lower calcium levels = bone frractures
function of calcium
strong bones and teeth, controls muscle contractions, ensures blood clots normally
sources of calcium
bread, milk, cheese, souya beans, tofu, green leafy veg
eficiency of calcium
rickets in kids, osteoporosis in adults and elderly
excess of calcium
stomach pain, diarrhoea
function of iron
for making red blood cells / haemoglobin
sources of iron
liver, red meat, beans, nuts, green leafy veg, fortified breakfast cereals,m dried fruit, egg yolk
deficiency in iron
anaemia
excess of iron
constipation, feeling sick and stomach pain
function of sodium
keeping the water level in the body balanced
sources of sodium
cheese, bacon, salted nuts, crisps, ready meals, tinned soup
deficiency of sodium
muscle cramps
excess of sodium
high blood pressure which may kead to strokes and heart attacks
