Vitamins Flashcards
Effect of Too Little Sodium
- Muscle cramps
- Reduced Appetite
- Mental apathy
Source of Phosphorus
Foods that are high in calcium
3 Effects of Too Little Potassium
- Weakness
- Cramps
- Irregular heart beat
3 Sources of Vitamin C
- Citrus fruits
- Pepper
- Broccoli
3 Functions of Sodium
- Helps reduce muscle cramps
- Maintains body fluids
- Activates enzymes
Where are Macro/Micro Minerals found in the body?
Muscles, Connective Tissue or Body fluid
4% of the body is made up of 22 elements called what?
Minerals
Function of B Group Vitamins?
Aid in the process of carbs, proteins and fats
Effects of Too Little Vitamin C
- Diarrhea
- Kidney stones
3 Functions of Vitamin C
- Helps fight infections
- Helps with the absorption of Iron
- Functioning of the nervous system
Effect of Too Much Iron
Cirrhosis of the liver
3 Sources of Iron
- Organ meat
- Soya products
- Bread
3 Functions of Phosphorus
- Like Calcium helps build strong teeth and bones
- Helps the metabolic system
- Regulates the release of energy in the body
Sources of Magnesium
- Leafy veg
- Cocoa
- Nuts
3 Functions of Potassium
- Transmission of nerve impulses
- Prevents loss of calcium in urine
- Prevents cramps
Effect of Too Little Calcium
- Bad teeth and bones
Effect of Too Much Calcium
Deposited in the organs
Effect of Too Much Magnesium
Diarrhoea
Effect of too Little Phosphorus
Bone Diseases
3 Sources of Calcium
- Milk products
- Canned fish
- Leafy veg
Effect of too Little Magnesium
Kidney failure
3 Effects of Too Much Vitamin C
- Scurvy
- Bleeding gums
- Loss of appetite
3 Functions of Magnesium
- Involved in enzyme activity
- Protein synthesis
- Function of muscles ad nerves
3 Functions of Calcium
- Formation of strong bones and teeth
- Normal blood clotting
- Maintaining heart beat