Minerals Flashcards
1
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Function of Calcium
A
- with phosphorus it gives the bones their hardness
- helps blood to clot after an injury
2
Q
Sources of Calcium
A
- milk
- cheese
- green leafy veg
- dried fruit
3
Q
Functions of Phosphorus
A
-works with calcium to gove bones their hardness
4
Q
Sources of Phosphorus
A
- milk
- cheese
- eggs
5
Q
Functions of Iron
A
- helps prevent anaemia
- needed to produce haemoglobin which gives red blood cells their colour
6
Q
Sources of Iron
A
- green leafy veg
- red meat
- dried fruit
7
Q
Functions of Sodium
A
-helps keep maintain the correct fluid balance of the body
8
Q
Sources of Sodium
A
- Table Salt
- bacon
- cheese
9
Q
Functions of water
A
- 70% is made up so it is essential
- lubricates joints and membranes
10
Q
Sources of Water
A
- fruit and veg
- milk
- tap water
- bottled mineral water
11
Q
Functions of NSP
A
- helps prevent bowel cancer, constipation
- aids the removal of waste products which could be harmful or toxic
