Micronutrients

Question 1

Classification of minerals

Answer 1

Macronutrients: (calcium, sodium and potassium) they are needed in large amounts
Trace minerals: (iron,fluoride,iodine and zinc) are needed in small amounts

Question 2

Sources of calcium

Answer 2

Milk,
cheese,
yoghurt,
green vegetables,
tinned fish

Question 3

Functions of calcium

Answer 3

Builds strong and healthy bones and teeth
It maintains good bone density in adults and older people

Question 4

Calcium defuse diseases

Answer 4

Rickets: when there is a problem with the bone formation when there is a lack of calcium or vitamin d in the diet
Osteoporosis: this is a bone disease that causes bones to become weak and break easily most common in older woman

Question 5

Sources of iron

Answer 5

Eggs
Red meat
Offal

Question 6

Functions of iron

Answer 6

Needs to manufacture haemoglobin. Thai is a substance in red blood cells that is needed to carry oxegyn around the blood in the body

Question 7

Iron deficiency

Answer 7

Anaemia is a condition caused by lack of iron. Symptoms are tiredness, dizziness, and paleness

Question 8

Why is salt required

Answer 8

Salt is required to help control water balance in the body.

Question 9

What happens if you have too much salt

Answer 9

High blood pressure
Coronary heart disease
Strokes
Kidney problems

Question 11

How to reduce salt intake

Answer 11

Do not have salt on the table
Avoid processed foods
Do not add alt while cooking