Minerals🪿

Question 1

Iron function

Answer 1

Formation of RBCS for haemoglobin for oxygen transport

Question 2

Good iron sources

Answer 2

Red meat eg beef, green leafy veg (broccoli kale spinach), dark chocolate, liver

Question 3

Iron deficiency

Answer 3

Anaemia, fatigue, pale, lack of oxygen transported

Question 4

Fluoride function

Answer 4

Strong teeth

Question 5

Sources for fluoride

Answer 5

Water toothpaste sardines salmon

Question 6

Deficiency of fluoride

Answer 6

Tooth decay

Question 7

Sodium function

Answer 7

Regulate water content and nerve transmissions

Question 8

Sources of sodium

Answer 8

Bacon, cheese, smoked salmon

Question 9

Calcium function

Answer 9

Strong teeth and bones and nervous functions

Question 10

Calcium sources

Answer 10

Milk and dairy leafy veg

Question 11

Deficiency in calcium

Answer 11

Increased chance of osteoporosis and bad bones, oral issue

Question 12

Iodine function

Answer 12

Making of thyroxine for metabolism and for healthy cells

Question 13

Iodine food sources

Answer 13

White fish (cod) dairy, eggs, milk

Question 14

Phosphorus food sources

Answer 14

Salmon mackeral milk cheese

Question 15

Phosphorus function

Answer 15

Muscle function and good bones and teeth