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Chapter 4 - Minerals
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Classification | Macro (calcium, sodium, phosphorus and potassium), trace (iron, fluoride, iodine and zinc) |
| Calcium | Needed for strong bones and teeth. Deficiency can cause rickets and osteoporosis. Sources milk, cheese, yoghurt, tinned fish, green vegetable, fortified products |
| Iron | Essential for healthy blood. Vitamin C needed to absorb iron. Deficiency causes anaemia. Sources: red meat, offal, eggs, fortified cereals, beans, lentils, dark green vegetables, dried fruits, wholemeal bread |
| Sodium | Controls water balance. Too much can cause high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, strokes and kidney problems. Reduce intake: don't have on the table, don't add when cooking, avoid processed foods and salty snacks, use low-sodium products |