MicroNutrients

Question 0

Phosphorous

Answer 0

FUNCTION
Work with calcium to ossify bones and teeth
Component of DNA
Assists in the contraction of muscles
Balance of bodily fluids
FOOD SOURCE
Eggs, fish such as salmon

Question 1

Calcium

Answer 1

FUNCTION
Harding or ossifying agent for hard tissues such as bones, teeth and cartilage
Assists in muscular contractions
Nerve and muscle functioning
Activity of some enzymes such as insulin
FOOD SOURCE
Milk, cheese, yogurt, salmon and sardines with bones, green leafy vegetables

Question 2

Fluoride

Answer 2

FUNCTION
Helps strengthen tooth enamel
Prevents tooth decay and dental carries
Assist in ossifying bones
FOOD SOURCE
Fluoridated tap water, sardines, salmon

Question 3

Iron

Answer 3

FUNCTION
Forms the haem part of haemoglobin which is the oxygen carrying component of red blood cells
Formation of myoglobin which stores oxygen in the muscles
FOOD SOURCE
Lean red meat, turkey, brown rice, broccoli, oysters, liver

Question 4

Iodine

Answer 4

FUNCTION
Required in the thyroid gland to assist in regulation of the body's metabolism through the formation of thyroxine
Metabolism is required to sustain life
FOOD SOURCE
Strawberries, seaweed, seafood (salmon)

Question 5

Sodium

Answer 5

FUNCTION
Regulation of bodily fluid including blood and water
Assists in transmission of messages along nerves
Controlling of blood pressure
FOOD SOURCE
Table salt, olives, cheese, pork

Question 6

Vitamin A

Answer 6

FUNCTION
Required for optimal vision
Assist in cell division and reproduction
Forms an important part of skin and mucous membranes which provide protection against infection
FOOD SOURCE
Carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, eggs, liver

Question 7

Folate (B9)

Answer 7

FUNCTION
Adequate cell division and maintenance
Required for optimal DNA and RNA synthesis
FOOD SOURCE
Vegemite, spinach, bok choy, mushrooms, liver, folate fortified bread

Question 8

Vitamin B12

Answer 8

FUNCTION
Important for the functioning of the brain and nervous system
Assists in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates
Production and regeneration of red blood cells
FOOD SOURCE
Eggs, milk, yoghurt, liver

Question 9

Vitamin D

Answer 9

FUNCTION
Absorption of calcium and phosphorous from the bloods stream
Increases deposits of phosphorous and calcium
FOOD SOURCE
Red, yellow and orange capsicum, eggs

Question 10

Vitamin C

Answer 10

FUNCTION
Bonds with protein to produce collagen
Increase the activity of antibodies, improving the immune system 
FOOD SOURCE
Lemons, oranges, capsicum, tomato