Minerals

Macro-elements are minerals that are needed in relatively large quantities by plants and animals.

Micro-elements are minerals that are needed in relatively small quantities by plants and animals.

Calcium (Ca) Magnesium (Mg) Phosphorus (P) Sodium (Na) Potassium (K)

Iron (Fe) lodine (I)

Where - Milk, cheese and dairy products, green vegetables —————————————— Why- Development of strong teeth and bones —————————————— Defiency - Stunted growth, rickets

Where - Wholewheat products, dried beans, green leafy vegetables —————————————— Why- Bone growth; helps release energy in the body —————————————— Deficiency- Muscle weakness and cramps

Where- Dairy products, meat, chicken, fish, eggs, nuts —————————————— Why- Development of bones and teeth; helps release energy in the body —————————————— Deficiency- Very rare, as most foods contain some phosphorus

Where- Salt, meat, milk ——————————————- Why- Holps maintain the body s water balance ——————————————- Deficiency- Very rare

Where- Bananas, citrus fruit, potatoes, meat, peas, beans ——————————————- Why- Together with sodium helps to regulate the body’s water balance ——————————————- Deficiency- Muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, general irritability

Where- Green leafy vegetables, peas, beans, meat, liver, potatoes —————————————— Why- Needed for transport of oxygen in the —————————————— Deficiency- Tiredness, weakness, headaches, iron- deficiency anaemia

Where- sea salt , seafood —————————————— Why- Regulates the rate at which body processes take place, in other words, metabolism —————————————— Deficiency - Goitre, which is a S growth on the neck in adults