Mineral Salts

Question 1

Mineral salts

Answer 1

Mineral salts are needed in small amounts in our bodies

Question 2

functions of iron

Answer 2

To form new haemoglobin which is re pigment in blood
Haemoglobin carries oxygen to cells
For energy production

Question 3

Animal sources of iron

Answer 3

Red meat
Egg yolk
Liver/kidneys

Question 4

Plant sources of protein

Answer 4

Green leafy vegetables eg.spinach,lettuce
Dried fruit eg.raisin
Curry powder
Dark chocolate/cocoa powder

Question 5

Deficiency disease of iron

Answer 5

Anaemia-paleness

             - tiredness 
             - shortness of breath

Question 6

Functions of calcium

Answer 6

Formation of strong bones and teeth
Clotting of blood
Functioning of muscles

Question 7

Sources of calcium

Answer 7

Milk
Cheese
Yoghurt
Tinned fish

Question 8

Deficiency disease of calcium

Answer 8

Rickets

Question 9

Function of iodine

Answer 9

To keeps thyroid gland healthy

Question 10

Sources of iodine

Answer 10

Sea food

Iodised salt

Question 11

Deficiency disease of iodine

Answer 11

Goitre