Minerals Table

Question 1

calcium functions.

Answer 1

Helps build strong bones and teeth. Controlling muscle contractions including the heartbeat. Ensuring the blood clots normally.

Question 2

Calcium DRV for teenages

Answer 2

Male: 1000mg
Female: 80 mg

Question 3

Calcium sources

Answer 3

Nuts, soy, milk, tofu,oily fish, soya beans, cheese, green left veg, bread and fortified cereals.

Question 4

Deficiency of calcium

Answer 4

Rickets in children,

Osteoporosis in adults.

Question 5

Excess of calcium

Answer 5

Stomach pain and diarrhoea.

Question 6

Iron function.

Answer 6

Stored in liver, making red blood cells.

Women should have enough to allow for blood loss during menstruation.

Question 7

Iron DRV teenagers.

Answer 7

Male: 11.3mg

Female:14.8mg.

Question 8

Iron sources.

Answer 8

Animals and plants: eggs, liver, beans, nuts, dried fruit, green leafy veg and fortified cereals.

Question 9

Iron deficiency.

Answer 9

Common: tiredness, pale, dizziness, brittle nails, cracked lips, shortness of breath during excercise.

Question 10

Iron excess.

Answer 10

Large amounts can be harmful. Constipation, feeling sick,stomach pains.

Question 11

Iodine function.

Answer 11

Making the hormone, thyroxine, which maintains and healthy metabolic rate.

Question 12

iodine DRV teenagers.

Answer 12

Male: 130mg/d
Female: 130mg/d

Question 13

Iodine sources

Answer 13

Red meat, cereals, grains, sea fish, shellfish.

Question 14

Iodine deficiency.

Answer 14

Rare in the uk, main cause of goitre (swelling of the thyroid gland)

Question 15

Iodine excess

Answer 15

Lead to weight gain, affects the thyroid gland.

Question 16

phosphorus function

Answer 16

maintaining bones and teeth, releasing energy from food

Question 17

phosphorus DRV

Answer 17

male: 775mg
female: 625mg

Question 18

phosphorus sources

Answer 18

red meat, dairy foods, fish, poultry, bread, brown rice, oats, beans & lentils

Question 19

phosphorus defiency

Answer 19

in so many foods, it is unlikely to be deficient in in the diet

Question 20

phosphorus excess

Answer 20

reduce the amount of calcium, meaning bones are more likely to fracture.

Question 21

sodium (salt) functions

Answer 21

keeping the level of water in the body balanced

Question 22

sodium DRV

Answer 22

per day: 6g

Question 23

sodium sources

Answer 23

cheese, tinned, ready meals, bacon, bread, smoked fish & salted nuts

Question 24

sodium deficiency

Answer 24

muscle cramps

Question 25

sodium excess

Answer 25

increased blood pressure, risks of strokes and heart attack

Question 26

fluoride functions

Answer 26

helping to prevent tooth decay, supporting bone health

Question 27

fluoride DRV

Answer 27

teens: 2mg
female: 3mg
male: 4mg

Question 28

fluoride sources

Answer 28

drinking water, sardines, sea food.

Question 29

fluoride deficiency

Answer 29

tooth decay is more common

Question 30

fluoride excess

Answer 30

very large amounts can cause staining and pits to develop on teeth.