minerals

Question 1

sources of calcium

Answer 1

dairy products
milk cheese yoghurt
broccoli

Question 2

functions of calcium

Answer 2

to build and maintain healthy bones and teeth
helps blood to clot at cuts

Question 3

deficiency of calcium

Answer 3

rickets in children
osteoporosis in adults
weak brittle nails
tooth decay

Question 4

sources of phosphorous

Answer 4

milk
cheese
meat
poultry
fish
nuts

Question 5

functions of phosphorous

Answer 5

to build and maintain healthy bones and teeth
to make atp

Question 6

deficiency of phosphorous

Answer 6

weak bones and teeth
tiredness lack of energy

Question 7

sources o firon

Answer 7

red meat
liver
eggs
beans
nuts

Question 8

function of iron

Answer 8

to make haemoglobin the red pigment in red blood cells

Question 9

deficiency of iron

Answer 9

anaemia
reduced numbers of red blood cells in blood
pale complexion
tiredness
lack of energy

Question 10

sources of iodine

Answer 10

fish
shellfish
seaweed
milk
eggs

Question 11

function of iodine

Answer 11

to make hormone thyroxine

Question 12

deficiency of iodine

Answer 12

cretinism in children retarded physical and mental development
goitre in adults swollen thyroid gland in the neck
reduced metabolic rate leading to fatigue in adults

Question 13

sources of sodium

Answer 13

table salt
cheese
cured meats

Question 14

sources of potassium

Answer 14

fruits
vegetables

Question 15

functions of sodium potassium

Answer 15

needed for the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction
help maintain correct concentration of body fluids

Question 16

deficiency of sodium and potassium

Answer 16

muscular cramps

Question 17

sources of fluorine

Answer 17

fluoridated tap water
fluoride toothpaste

Question 18

function fluorine

Answer 18

strengthens tooth enamel making it more resistant to decay

Question 19

deficiency of fluroine

Answer 19

teeth decay more rapidly than normal