Vitamins And Minerals Flashcards
What are the possible affects of deficiency of Folate in the body?
- Neural tube defects amongst babies, such as Spina Bifida.
2. Megaloblastic anaemia
What is the function of Vitamin B (Folate) in the body?
- Formation of enzymes and red blood cells
2. Metabolism of DNA
What are some rich food sources of Folate?
Green leafy vegetables
Wholegrain breads and cereals
Nuts
What is the function of Iodine in the diet?
Thyroid gland functioning
What are some rich food sources of Iodine in the diet?
Seafood
Plant food when soil is not iodine deficient
Iodised salt
What is the function of iron in the diet?
- Formation of red blood cells
- Prevents tiredness and anaemia
- Component of many enzymes
What are some rich food sources of Iron in the diet?
Meat Wholemeal bread Kidney Heart Fish Chicken Egg yolk Legumes
What is the function of sodium in the body?
Assisting in fluid balance in the body
Name some rich food sources of sodium
Bread
Butter
Margarine
Added as salt to many foods
What is the function of potassium in the body?
- Fluid balance
- Part of many enzymes
- Controlling nerve impulses
What are some rich food sources of potassium in the body?
Nuts Dried fruits Raw vegetables Yeast extract Instant coffee Bran Meat Fish
What is the function or calcium in the body?
- Hard structure of bones and teeth
- Muscle contraction
- Nerve functioning
- Prevent rickets and osteoporosis
Name some rich food sources of calcium
Milk Firm cheese Yoghurt Wholegrain breads Almonds
What is the main function of vitamin D in the body?
Absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, hence the formation. Of bones and teeth
What are some possible affects of vitamin D deficiency?
Rickets
Osteoporosis
