Minerals

Question 0

Some important minerals are

Answer 0

Calcium, iron, sodium, phosphorus, fluorine and iodine

Question 1

What is the name for the minerals only needed in small amounts

Answer 1

Trace minerals

Question 2

Calcium

Answer 2

Functions- Strong bones and teeth
Sources- milk, cheese, yogurt, tinned fish(salmon and sardines), bread, green vegetables, sesame seeds and water
Deficiency disease- Rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis and tooth decay
RDA- 1200mg

Question 3

Iron

Answer 3

Functions- Healthy red blood cells, makes haemoglobin which is needed to carry oxygen around the body to give us energy
Sources- Red meat, liver, fortified breakfast cereals, whole cereals, brown bread and green vegetables
Deficiency diseases- Feeling of tiredness and weakness which leads to anaemia
RDA- 14mg

Question 4

Fluorine

Answer 4

Functions- Healthy teeth
Sources- Drinking water, fish
Deficiency disease- Tooth decay

Question 5

Phosphorous

Answer 5

Functions- Strong bones and teeth( combines with calcium)
Sources- Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, pulse vegetables, whole cereals
Deficiency disease- Rare

Question 6

Sodium

Answer 6

Functions- Controls water balance in the body
Sources- Table salt, bacon, processed meats, snack foods, butter, cheese
Deficiency disease- Muscle cramps
RDA- 6g