Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Iodine, Fluoride Charts

Question 1

calcium

Answer 1

function: mineral of bones and teeth, muscle contraction, nerves, blood clotting, bp, immune system
deficiency: rickets/osteomalacia/osteoporosis
toxicity: constipation, stone formation, hurts other mineral absorption
sources: milk, oysters, tofu, greens, legumes

Question 2

phosphorus

Answer 2

function: DNA/RNA, phospholipid bilayer, energy transfer, buffer systems
deficiency: unknown
toxicity: calcium excretion
sources: animal proteins

Question 3

iron

Answer 3

function: hemoglobin/myoglobin
deficiency: anemia; weakness, pallor, headaches
toxicity: infection, liver injury, blood in stool, heart attack, acidosis, shock
sources: proteins, legumes, dried fruit

Question 4

fluroide

Answer 4

function: bone and tooth formation, protect teeth from decay
deficiency: tooth decay
toxicity: fluorosis; tooth discoloration, nausea, diarrhea, itching, chest pain, vomiting
sources: water, tea, seafood

Question 5

iodine

Answer 5

function: thyroid hormones for growth, development, metabolic rate
deficiency: goiter, cretinism
toxicity: decreased thyroid activity, goiterlike thyroid enlargement
sources: salt, seafood, plants, animals fed those plants