Trace

Question 1

Iron animal sources

Answer 1

Iron from animal sources called harm iron and is easily absorbed by the small intestine:•Red meat•Kidney•Liver•Egg yolk

Question 2

Iron plant sources

Answer 2

Called non harm iron and especially needs vitamin C for absorption:•Wholemeal bread•Dried apricots •Green leafy vegetables

Question 3

Iron function

Answer 3

•Makes haemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen to all bodies cells to produce energy•Involved in function of many enzymes

Question 4

Iron deficiency

Answer 4

•Anaemia- Pales skin, brittle nails and weakness

Question 5

Iron excess

Answer 5

Poisonous

Question 6

Iodine sources

Answer 6

seafood, dairy, potatoes and kelp

Question 7

Iodine function

Answer 7

Makes thyroxine in thyroid gland to control metabolic rate rate of body

Question 8

Iodine deficiency

Answer 8

Swelling of neck

Question 9

Zinc sources

Answer 9

Readily absorbed form meat and found in nuts, dairy and breakfast cereals

Question 10

Zinc function

Answer 10

•involved in metabolism of DNA and RNA

Question 11

Zinc deficiency

Answer 11

Rare in Uk but a major health issue in developing countries and causes:•stunted growth in children•Poor sense of taste•Dwarfism