minerals
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what’s the function’s of calcium?
build bones/teeth , ensure blood clots normally ,
what are the definicey’s of lacking calcium?
rickets in children - soft weakens bones
what are the functions of iron?
making red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body
what are the definicey’ of lacking iron?
anaemia- tiredness, dizziness, shortness of breath, pale appearance, cracked lips
what’s the functions of sodium?
keeping the level of water in the body balanced
what are the deficiency’s of sodium?
muscle cramp, high salt intake= high blood pressure
what are the functions of fluoride?
helps to prevent tooth decay by strengthen tooth enamel
what are the deficiency of lacking fluroide?
tooth decay
what are the functions of iodine
making hormones thyroxine which maintains a health metabolic rate
what are the deficiency’s lacking in iodine?
Goitre
what are the functions of phosphorus?
maintaining healthy bones/teeth & releasing energy from food
what are the deficiency’s of lacking phosphorus?
Phosphorus is in so any foods unlikely to be deficient