minerals test

Cards (11)

state 2 food sources of calcium?
yogurt, milk
State 2 functions of calcium? 
makes muscles and nerves work properly 2. strong teeth and bones
state 1 excess of calcium? 
deposited in organs
state 2 functions of iron? 
makes haemoglobin in red blood cells which carrys oxygen to all body cells to produce energy
state 2 functions of iron?
red meat, liver
name 3 functions of sodium in the body? 
controls the amount of water, makes muscles and nerves work properly + helps use energy in the body
name 2 excesses of sodium to the body?
high blood pressure, strain on heart and kidney
what is the function of fluoride in the body?
strong teeth
name 2 food sources of fluoride?
seafood, tea
what is the function of iodine in the body? 
makes thyroxin in thyroid glands to control metabolic processes
name 2 sources of iodine? 
seafood, vegtables