Minerals

Question 1

Function of Calcium

Answer 1

• with phosphorus it gives the bones their hardness

- helps blood to clot after an injury

Question 2

Sources of Calcium

Answer 2

• milk
• cheese
• green leafy veg
• dried fruit

Question 3

Functions of Phosphorus

Answer 3

-works with calcium to gove bones their hardness

Question 4

Sources of Phosphorus

Answer 4

• milk
• cheese
• eggs

Question 5

Functions of Iron

Answer 5

• helps prevent anaemia

- needed to produce haemoglobin which gives red blood cells their colour

Question 6

Sources of Iron

Answer 6

• green leafy veg
• red meat
• dried fruit

Question 7

Functions of Sodium

Answer 7

-helps keep maintain the correct fluid balance of the body

Question 8

Sources of Sodium

Answer 8

• Table Salt
• bacon
• cheese

Question 9

Functions of water

Answer 9

• 70% is made up so it is essential

- lubricates joints and membranes

Question 10

Sources of Water

Answer 10

• fruit and veg
• milk
• tap water
• bottled mineral water

Question 11

Functions of NSP

Answer 11

• helps prevent bowel cancer, constipation

- aids the removal of waste products which could be harmful or toxic