Minerals 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Design & Technology: Food TechnologyNutritionGCSEAQA Created by: zoeCreated on: 13-03-14 16:45 What are the sources of potassium? yeast extract, dried fruit, pulses, leafy green vegetables, whole grains, fruit juice 1 of 22 What are the functions of potassium? works with sodium to allow electrolytes to move in and out of cells, allows nerves and muscles to work 2 of 22 What can a potassium deficiency cause? heart attacks 3 of 22 What are the sources of iron? liver, kidney, corned beef, cocoa, plain chocolate, watercress, white bread, curry powder, treacle, dried fruit and pulses 4 of 22 What are the functions of iron? helps transport oxygen and produces energy, important for haemoglobin, required for blood, needs vitamin C to be absorbed 5 of 22 What can an iron deficiency cause? anaemia, general health and concentration is affected 6 of 22 What are the sources of fluoide? seafood, fluoridated water 7 of 22 What are the functions of fluoride? helps calcium stay in bones and teeth, protects teeth, makes teeth resistant to acid 8 of 22 What can a fluoride deficiency cause? tooth decay 9 of 22 What are the sources of phosphorus? plant and animal cells, cereal products, nuts, meat, bananas, fish 10 of 22 What are the functions of phosphorus? aids formation of bones and development of teeth, provides energy 11 of 22 What can a phosphorus deficiency cause? tetany (twitching of hands and feet), flaccid (floppy) muscles 12 of 22 What are the sources of sodium? fish, manufactured foods 13 of 22 What are the functions of sodium? maintains fluids, preserves food 14 of 22 What can a sodium deficiency cause? illness if too much is lost by sweating 15 of 22 What are the sources of calcium? milk, cheese, white bread, canned fish bones, hard water, green vegetables 16 of 22 What has to be added to white bread by law? calcium 17 of 22 What are the functions of calcium? healthy bones and teeth, helps injury blood clot, ensures correct working of nerves and muscles, replace and make bone 18 of 22 What can a calcium deficiency cause? osteoporosis, rickets, non working properly muscles and nerves 19 of 22 What are the sources of iodine? seafood, seaweed, milk, meat, eggs 20 of 22 What are the functions of iodine? development of foetus nervous system, helps hormone production 21 of 22 what can an iodine deficiency cause? goitre (neck swelling), lowers metabolism 22 of 22
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