Minerals

Question 1

what is the function of iron? [3]

Answer 1

Produces haemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen in the blood

Question 2

what is the function of calcium? [2]

Answer 2

Nerve & muscle function

Question 3

what is the function of Phosphorus ? [1]

Answer 3

Muscle function

Question 4

what is the function of sodium? [1]

Answer 4

balance water

Question 5

what is the function of fluoride? [2]

Answer 5

Teeth strengthening against decay

Question 6

what is the function of iodine? [2]

Answer 6

Makes thyroid hormones - controls metabolic rate

Question 7

give 1 deficiency of calcium [1]

Answer 7

Stunted (slow) growth

Question 8

give 1 deficiency of iron [1]

Answer 8

anaemia

Question 9

give 1 deficiency of iodine [1]

Answer 9

tiredness

Question 10

give 1 deficiency of fluoride [1]

Answer 10

tooth decay

Question 11

name the 2 minerals that is rare to have a deficiency in [2]

Answer 11

Phosphorus
sodium

Question 12

list 3 good food sources of iron[3]

Answer 12

Red meat
Eggs
Bread

Question 13

list 3 good food sources of iodine[3]

Answer 13

Fish
Milk
Dairy products

Question 14

list 3 good food sources of calcium[3]

Answer 14

Green vegetables
Dairy products
seeds

Question 15

list 3 good food sources of phosphorous[3]

Answer 15

Nuts
Fish
Dairy products

Question 16

list 3 good food sources of sodium[3]

Answer 16

Cheese
Bacon
Smoked meat

Question 17

list 2 good food sources and 1 good product of fluoride[3]

Answer 17

Water
Tea
Toothpaste