minerals Flashcards
what are the 6 minerals
calcium, iron, sodium, fluoride, iodine, phosphorus
what does calcium do
helps maintain strong and healthy bones
what can a lack of calcium cause
weak bones
what can an excess of calcium cause
kidney stones
what does iron do
helps transport oxygen through the body
what can a lack of iron cause
anaemia - tiredness, dizziness and pale appearance
what can an excess of iron cause
constipation
what does sodium do
helps keep the level of water in the body balanced
what can a lack of sodium cause
muscle cramps
what can an excess of sodium cause
increase likelihood of a heart attack
what does fluoride do
help keep teeth healthy
what can an excess of fluoride cause
can stain your teeth
what can a lack of fluoride cause
tooth decay
what does iodine do
maintain a healthy metabolic rate
what can an excess of iodine cause
affects the thyroid gland which causes weight gain
what can a lack of iodine cause
swelling of the thyroid gland
what does phosphorus do
releasing energy from food
what can an excess of phosphorus do
reduce the amount of calcium in the body
what can a lack phosphorus do
unlikely due to there being phosphorus in most foods
wha are good sources of all minerals
meat, fruit, dairy and vegetables
