calcium and vitamin d Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

why do we need a calcium

A

maintain strong bones and teeth

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2
Q

name another reason we need calcium

A

help our muscles contract and relax

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3
Q

one more reason we need calcium?

A

help out blood to clot

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4
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what happens if we don’t have enough calcium

A

we may develop osteoporosis

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5
Q

what are ways to avoid osteoporosis

A

a calcium rich diet
avoid excessive alcohol
avoid smoking
do a weight bearing excerise

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6
Q

what happens to children who don’t have enough vitamin d

A

they may develop rickets

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7
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what happens to adults who don’t have enough vitamin d

A

they may develop osteomaalcia

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8
Q

why do we need iron

A

to form red blood cells

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9
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what happens if we don’t have enough

A

red blood cells can’t carry oxygen around the body and we may develop anameia

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10
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what does vitamin c do

A

helps our body absorb food form non hame iron

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