Minerals Flashcards
What is the function of Sodium?
It is needed for proper fluid balance, nerve transmission and muscle contraction.
What is the function of Chloride?
Needed for proper fluid balance, stomach acid
What is the function of Calcium?
Important for healthy bones and teeth, important in nerve functioning, blood clotting, blood pressure, immune system health.
What is the function of Phosphorus?
Important for healthy bones and teeth, found in every cell, part of the system that maintains acid balance.
What is the function of Iron?
Part of a molecule (hemoglobin) found in red blood cells that carry oxygen to the body, needed for energy metabolism (converts sugar into energy).
What is the function of Zinc?
Part of many enzymes, needed for making protein, wound healing, normal growth and sexual maturation. Immune system health.
What is the function of Iodine?
Found in the thyroid hormone, which helps to regulate growth, development and needed for metabolism.
What are the sources of Sodium?
Found in table salt, large amounts in processed foods, small amounts in milk, bread, vegetables and meat. Soy sauce.
What are the sources of Chloride?
Table salt, large amounts in processed foods, small amounts in milk, bread, vegetables and meat. Soy sauce.
What are the sources of Calcium?
Milk and milk products, canned fish without bones (tuna, sardines), green vegetables, legumes.
What are the sources of Phosphorus?
Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, processed foods.
What are the sources of Iron?
Organ meats, red meats, fish, poultry, shellfish, egg yolks, legumes, dried fruits, dark leafy vegetables, iron enriched breads and cereals.
What are the sources of Zinc?
Meats, poultry, fish, leavened whole grains, vegetables.
What are the sources of Iodine?
Seafood, dairy products, bread, foods grown in iodine rich soil.
What are the effects of a Sodium deficiency on the body?
Nausea and muscle cramps, low blood pressure.
What are the effects of a Chloride deficiency on the body?
Muscle weakness, leads to a condition called alkalosis which is a dangerously high blood pH. Lethargy
What are the effects of a Calcium deficiency on the body?
Could lead to Osteoporosis(bones become fragile). Cramps, joint pain, slow pulse rates.
What are the effects of a Phosphorous deficiency on the body?
Weak bones or teeth, joint pain, less energy.
What are the effects of a Iron deficiency on the body?
Pale appearance, dark circles under the eyes, excessive hair loss, excessive bleeding during menstruation, fatigue and tiredness, rapid pulse.
What are the effects of a Zinc deficiency on the body?
Hair loss, dandruff, white spots on fingernails, skin rashes. Diarrhoea.
What are the effects of a Iodine deficiency on the body?
Goiter, where the thyroid enlarges as it tries to keep up with demand for thyroid hormone production. Mental imbalances and slowed brain function.
What are the effects of excess of Sodium in the body?
Fluid retention, (more sodium consumed the more water your body retains). Heart disease.
What are the effects of excess of Chloride in the body? (Hyperchloremia)
Fluid loss. Diarrhoea, vomiting, blood sugar levels could be high.
What are the effects of excess of Calcium in the body?
Gastrointestinal problems - Diarrhoea, Vomiting, constipation, affects the nervous system.
What are the effects of excess of Phosphorus in the body?
Can interfere with the body’s absorption of other minerals.Bone pain, fatigue
What are the effects of excess of Iron in the body?
Fatigue, stomach pain. Could lead to heart disease.
What are the effects of excess of Zinc in the body?
rashes, vomiting, heavy metal poisoning-low blood pressure
What are the effects of excess of Iodine in the body?
Can impair kidney function, Nausea, vomitting
