level: Level 1
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Level 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the 5 minerals | calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium chloride |
| 2 functions of calcium | maintenance of bones and teeth and essential for normal muscle contraction |
| what are the nutrients that calcium works with | phosphorus and vitamin D |
| good sources of calcium | sesame seeds |
| 3 functions of phosphorus | forms and maintains bones and teeth, maintains normal pH, stores and releases energy |
| source of phosphorus | pistachio |
| who needs more iron | menstruating or pregnant women |
| functions of iron | essential for formation of haemoglobin and myoglobin, speed up chemical reactions |
| sources of iron | sesame seeds |
| functions of sodium chloride | maintain normal fluid balance and normal nerve impulse transmissions |
| sources of sodium chloride | potato chips |
| functions of potassium | maintain normal fluid balance and normal nerve impulse transmission |