Minrels food

Question 1

What are minrels

Answer 1

Are chemical substances that are naturally found in plants and animals

Question 2

Function of calcium in the body

Answer 2

it is needed to make the nerves and muscles work properly

Question 3

What foods can you get calcium from

Answer 3

cheese and milk and other dairy products

Question 4

Effects of a deficiency of calcium

Answer 4

Your bones and teeth will weaken

Question 5

effects of too much calcium in the diet

Answer 5

if too much calcium is absorbed some of the calcium will be deposited into the organs

Question 6

Why is iron needed in the body

Answer 6

it is provided to make haemoglobin in red blood cells and carry oxygen to all the body

Question 7

Main food sources when found in iron

Answer 7

Red meat,lentils,green leafy vegetables

Question 8

Effects of a deficiency of iron

Answer 8

Leads to anaemia
- lack of energy
- tiredness
- weakness

Question 9

Function of Sodium in the body

Answer 9

sodium controls the amount of water in the body

Question 10

effects of a deficiency in the body

Answer 10

This will lead to muscle cramps

Question 11

What foods can we find Sodium in

Answer 11

Any foods that have added salt

Question 12

Function of Fluoride

Answer 12

To strengthen the bones in the body and enamle in the teeth

Question 13

Effects of a deficiency of Fluoride in the body

Answer 13

It may lead to tooth decay

Question 14

Main food sources in Fluoride

Answer 14

Sea food

Question 15

Main function of Iodine in the body

Answer 15

To produce a hormone called thyroxine

Question 16

Effects of a lack of Iodine in the body

Answer 16

It will lead to slewing on the neck

Question 17

Foods we can find Iodine in

Answer 17

Vegetables, milk and dairy produce