Major

Question 1

Calcium sources

Answer 1

dairy products, leafy vegetables, canned fish

Question 2

Calcium function

Answer 2

•Main component of hydroxyapatite which makes strong bones and teeth •Calcium ions in blood are required to:-Make nerve and muscles work properly -Help blood clot after injury

Question 3

Calcium deficiency

Answer 3

•Bones and teeth weaken •Bones bend •Blood won’t clot after injury •Nerves and muscles don’t work properly- tetany

Question 4

Phosphorus sources

Answer 4

Present in all plant and animal cells:•Meat•Fish•Nuts

Question 5

Phosphorus function

Answer 5

•Strong bones and teeth as it’s a component of hydroxylapatite•Energy release

Question 6

Phosphurus deficiency

Answer 6

Rare but can cause fragile bones and fatigue

Question 7

Potassium sources

Answer 7

Present in almost all unprocessed fruit and vegetables:•bananas •Avocados•Carrots

Question 8

Potassium functions

Answer 8

Needed for function of all cells especially nerve cell function and particularly in heat muscles

Question 9

Potassium deficiency

Answer 9

•weakness and fatigue•muscle cramps•heart palpitations

Question 10

Sodium sources

Answer 10

Salted foods like cheese, stock cubes and soy sauce

Question 11

Sodium function

Answer 11

•Controls pressure and volume fluids in body•Makes nerves and muscles work properly

Question 12

sodium deficiency

Answer 12

muscle cramps

Question 13

Sodium excess

Answer 13

Leads to high blood pressure and CVD