Minerals Flashcards
What are the functions of calcium
For strong bones and teeth controlled muscle contractions and ensuring blood clots normally
What are the food sources of calcium
Bread milk cheese soya beans tofu green leafy vegetables
What is the effect of deficiency and excess with calcium
Excess will cause stomach pain and diarrhoea and deficiency will cause rickets and osteoporosis
What does iron do
Makes red blood cells
What are the food sources of iron
Leather beans meat nuts leafy green vegetables fortified cereals drive through an egg yoke
What is the effect of deficiency and excess in iron
Deficiency causes anaemia and excess causes constipation feeling sick and stomach pain
What does sodium do
Keeps the water level in the body balanced
What are sources of sodium
Cheese bacon bread salted nuts crisps ready meals and tinned soup
What is the cause of excess and deficiency of sodium
Deficiency can cause muscle cramps and excess can cause high blood pressure which can lead to strokes and heart attacks
What is sodium
Salt
What is fluoride used for
Helps prevent tooth decay and keeps bones healthy
What are sources of fluoride
Drinking water seafood and tea
What is the deficiency and excess of fluoride
Excess is staining and pits on the teeth and efficiency causes tooth decay
What does iodine do
Making the hormone thyrotine which maintains a healthy metabolic rate
What food sources have iodine
Red meat seafood and cereals
