trace minerals

Question 1

function of calcium

Answer 1

strong bones and teeth

Question 2

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function of iron

Answer 2

form part of haemoglobin = for red blood cells

Question 3

function of sodium

Answer 3

control bodys water content

Question 4

function of phosphorus

Answer 4

needed for healthy bones and teeth

Question 5

fucntion of fluoride

Answer 5

strenghtens teeth - hardens tooth enamel [ prevents tooth decay]

Question 6

function of iodine

Answer 6

make some hormones

Question 7

source of iodine

Answer 7

seafood

Question 8

source of fluoride

Answer 8

fish,tea [toothpaste]

Question 9

source of phosphorous

Answer 9

meat,fish,dairy products

Question 10

source of sodium

Answer 10

salt

Question 11

source of iron

Answer 11

meat,spinach

Question 12

source of calcium

Answer 12

dairy products

Question 13

too much calcium?
too little?

Answer 13

1. kidney damage
2. osteoporosis

Question 14

too much iron?
too little?

Answer 14

1. toxic - nausea [extreme=death]
2. anemia

Question 15

too much sodium?
too little?

Answer 15

1. hard to absorb calcium
2. weak muscles

Question 16

too much fluoride?
too little?

Answer 16

1. toxic - brown teeth, bone problems
2. tooth decay

Question 17

too much iodine?
too little?

Answer 17

1. none
2. goitre = neck swelling