Minerals
Function of calcium (x3)
- strong bones and teeth
- healthy teeth
- muscles and heart contract
Sources of calcium X3
- Dairy Products
- Seeds
- Green leafy vegetables
What Vitamin to function
D
Calcium in body function with Vit()
- Absorb calcium in gut and bloodstream
- control calcium levels in blood
Calcium defficency X2
- Rickets
- Osteoporosis
Function of Iron
Formation of haemoglobim for oxyhaemoglobin
2 types of iron
- Haem iron
- Non-Haem iron
Haem Iron...
Meat and eggs easily absorbed in gut
Non-Haem iron...
Veg, nuts, fruit with Vitamin C to absorb
Intake of Calcium per day
700mg
Iron Defficency
Anaemia / menstruation
Where sodium found
In salt
Functions of sodium X3
- nervous system to carry signals
- muscle contraction
- water balance
Excess of sodium X2
- high blood pressure
- strokes
Sodium defficency
cramps
Where Fluoride found X2
water and toothpaste
Sources of Fluoride X3
Water / Seafood / Raisins
Function of fluoride X2
- healthy bones and teeth
- harden tooth enamel
Defficency of fluoride
Tooth decay
Iodine help which gland
Thyroid gland in the neck to help make hormones
Sources of Iodine X2
Dairy products / cereales
Defficency of Iodine
sweeling in the neck
Phosphorus function X2
- build strong teeth and bones
- helps release energy from food
Sources of Phosphorus X4
red meat
dairy products
bread
brown rice