Revison Flashcards
Sources of calcium
Milk,yogurt,tinned fish
Deficiency of calcium
Rickets,tooth decay
Mineral phosphorus sources
animal foods
Functions of phosphorus
Helps calcium to form stronger teeth and bones
Sources of Mineral flourine
Sources tinned fish,toothpaste and mouthwash
Mineral flourine Functions
Healthy teeth
Calcium Deficiency
Tooth decay
Iron sources
Meat ,egg yolk, green vegetables
Functions of iron
Iron creates red blood cells called haemglobin haem=blood globin=oxygen
What does haemglobin do
Transports oxygen around the body
Deficiency of iron
Tiredness,dizziness
Sources of iodine
Seafish,seaweed,eggs,cheese
Functions of iodine
For thyroid gland which controls metabolism
Deficiency of iodine
Gotire
Sources of zinc
Cereals pulse vegetables beans lentils
Functions of zinc
healthy skin and heals wounds
Deficiencys of zinc
Loss of appetite,skin disorders,slow growth
Sources of potassium
Animal foods
Functions of potassium
Healthy cell formation.maintains the body fluid balance
Deficiencys of potassium
Rare
Sodium/salt/na sources
Rashers,tinned fish,soya sauce,stock cubes
Deficiency of sodium
Muscular cramps
Functions of sodium
Controls water balance in body
Classifications of vitamins
Water soluble and fat soluble