Minerals

Question 1

What are the two groups in minerals

Answer 1

Macro minerals
Trace minerals

Question 2

What are the sources of calcium

Answer 2

Milk
Yoghurt
Green vegetables, e.g. spinach
Fortified products, e.g. cereals, bread, flour

Question 3

What are the functions of calcium

Answer 3

Calcium builds strong healthy bones and teeth in children and teenagers
It maintains good bone density in adults and older people

Question 4

What are the calcium deficiency diseases

Answer 4

Rickets - a lack of calcium or vitamin D. Bones do not harden properly during childhood
Osteoporosis- this is a bone disease that causes bones to become weak and break easily. It is most common in older women

Question 5

What are the sources of iron

Answer 5

Red meat
Offal, e.g. kidney
Beams and lentils

Question 6

What are the functions of iron

Answer 6

Iron is needed to manufacture haemogoblin. This is a substance in red blood cells that is needed to carry oxygen around the body in the blood.

Question 7

What are the iron deficiency diseases

Answer 7

Anaemia is a condition caused by a lack or iron. The symptoms of anaemia include tiredness, dizziness and paleness. Women and teenagers girls need to be particularly careful because of blood loss during menstruation

Question 8

How can you reduce salt intake

Answer 8

Do not have salt on the table
Do not add salt when cooking; instead flavour dishes with spices and herbs
Avoid processed foods, e.g. cured meats
Use low - sodium products, e.g. LoSalt