Minerals Flashcards
what are the three mineral
iron, sodium, calcium
what do iron do
form red blood cells, helps to prevent anaemia
food sources of iron
red meat, green leafy veg, fortified breakfast cereals, breads
what happens if you don’t have enough iron
anaemia
what do calcium do
growth and development of bones and teeth, help clotting blood [in wounds] functioning of muscles and nerves, prevents osteoporosis and rickets
food sources of calcium
milk, cheese, yogurt, flour, dried fruit, nuts and tinned fish with bones
what happens if you don’t have enough calcium
osteoporosis
what do sodium do
maintance correct water balance, correct muscle and nerve activity, functions of muscles and nerve
sources of sodium
table salt, canned food, savoury snacks, bacon, bread, cheese, ready meals
what happens if you don’t have enough sodium
high blood pressure which may lead to strokes and heart disease
