Minerals

Question 1

Functions of iron

Answer 1

Makes red blood cells

Prevents anaemia

Question 2

Sources of iron

Answer 2

Kidney, liver, red meat, green leafy veg

Question 3

Functions of calcium

Answer 3

Growth and development of teeth and bones

Normal clotting of blood

Functioning of muscles and nerves

Question 4

Sources of calcium

Answer 4

Cheese, milk, fortified white bread, salmon

Question 5

Functions of fluoride

Answer 5

Hardens teeth enamel

Ensures bones have essential minerals

Question 6

Sources of fluoride

Answer 6

Drinking water, sea/salt water fish, toothpaste

Question 7

Functions of sodium

Too much/little

Answer 7

Maintains correct amount of body fluids

Correct muscle and nerve activity

Too little: cramp
Too much: HBP

Question 8

Sources of sodium

Answer 8

Salt, cheese, bacon, crisps

Question 9

Functions of phosphorus

Answer 9

Works with calcium: formation, development and maintenance of bones and teeth

Production of energy by releasing it from cells

Question 10

Sources of phosphorus

Answer 10

Milk, cheese, eggs, meat