Food technology - Minerals and water

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What is the condition caused by lack of iron?
Anaemia
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What is the function of iron in the body?
To support the production of haemoglobin in red blood cells which transports oxygen around the body and vitamin C is required to absorb iron
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Good sources of iron
Red meat, Lentils, Greeny leafy vegetables
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Good sources of calcium
Cheese, Yogurt and Milk
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Three reasons why water is important for a healthy diet
To help brain function, blood pressure and bowel movements
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Why is iron deficiency anaemia common in teenage girls?
Teenage girls lose blood during periods
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What do thyroid hormones regulate in the body?
Metabolic rate
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Two reasons why someone may need to increase water intake
People with active lifestyles and anyone suffering from vomiting or diarrhoea need to increase water intake
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What vitamin helps absorb calcium?
Vitamin D
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Why is calcium needed in the body?
To strengthen bones and teeth, help bones reach peak bone mass, help children grow and promotes nerves and muscles to work properly
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What conditions are linked to excess sodium (salt) in the diet?
High blood pressure, heart disease and strokes
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What is salt mainly used for in food preparation?
For flavour
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Symptoms of iron deficiency
Tiredness, Pale skin, Shortness of breath and Heart palpitations
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What is the daily recommended intake of water?
8 glasses
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What is the function of fluoride in the diet?
To strengthen the enamel layer of teeth
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What is the function of iron in the body?

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To support the production of haemoglobin in red blood cells which transports oxygen around the body and vitamin C is required to absorb iron

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Good sources of iron

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Good sources of calcium

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Three reasons why water is important for a healthy diet

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