minerals

Question 1

function of calcium

Answer 1

helps blood clotting and muscles to contract

Question 1

what can you find calcium in

Answer 1

lots of dairy e.g milk/cheese

Question 2

what happens if you don’t have enough calcium

Answer 2

muscle spasm, cramping

Question 3

what happens if you have too much calcium

Answer 3

weakens bones, can create kidney stones

Question 4

what is the function of iron

Answer 4

helps to form haemoglobin, gives red blood cells there colour

Question 5

whats a source of iron

Answer 5

found in dark green veg

Question 6

deficiency of iron

Answer 6

can cause anima

Question 7

excess of iron

Answer 7

toxic, stomach problems

Question 8

sodium function

Answer 8

controls the body’s water content

Question 9

source of sodium

Answer 9

salt

Question 10

sodium deficiency

Answer 10

nausea and muscle cramps

Question 11

excess of sodium

Answer 11

heat disease and high blood pressure

Question 12

flouride function

Answer 12

strengthen teeth
reduce risk of cavities

Question 13

flouride source

Answer 13

fish, dental products

Question 14

fluoride deficiency

Answer 14

week teeth and enamel
leads to tooth decay

Question 15

fluoride excess

Answer 15

brown coloured teeth
cancer
tooth decay

Question 16

iodine function

Answer 16

needed to make hormones

Question 17

iodine soource

Answer 17

found in seafood
dairy
veg

Question 18

iodine deficiency

Answer 18

cause gortare
complications with new born babies

Question 19

iodine excess

Answer 19

effect thyroid function
elevates hormones

Question 20

phosphorous function

Answer 20

needed for healthy bones and teeth

Question 21

phosphorus source

Answer 21

found in protein rich foods

Question 22

phosphorus deficiency

Answer 22

can lead to weak muscles
and painful bones

Question 23

phosphorus excess

Answer 23

can make it harder to absorb calcium