Minerals Flashcards
What 2 minerals work together for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth?
Phosphorus and Calcium
What are two sources of calcium?
Tofu, Milk
What is the health problem associated with Calcium?
Osteoporosis
What is another function of Calcium?
Essential for normal muscle contraction
What are two other functions of phosphorus?
Helps to maintain normal pH in the body by functioning as a buffer to prevent extreme pH changes
Forms a part of a molecule that stores and releases energy in the body
What are good sources of phosphorus?
Spinach, Liver
What is the function of iron?
Essential for the formation of haemoglobin and myoglobin, which are needed to transport oxygen to the body parts
Good sources of Iron
Spinach, Tofu, liver
Potassium and sodium chloride work together in two ways. What are these two ways?
- Maintain normal fluid balance by regulating the movement of minerals and fluids in and out of body cells
- Essential for normal nerve impulse transmission
Sodium chloride has one more function. Name the last function
Essential for the formation of hydrochloric acid in the stomach used for digestion
What are good sources of
Potassium?
Spinach, Salmon
What are good sources of Sodium chloride
Potato Chips, Soya sauce
