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Minerals Iron and Calcium - Coggle Diagram
Minerals Iron and Calcium
Iron
Iron is an important component of blood
iron absorption is helped by
Vitamin C - berries, citrus fruits, broccoli, capsicum
Vitamin A - yellow, orange and green fruits and vegetables
iron absorption is inhibited by
calcium
phytates - wholegrain cereals, bran, legumes,
polyphenols - tea, coffee
Calcium
Forms the hard structure of bones and teeth
FUNCTIONS OF CALCIUM:
Assists In blood clottig
Assists muscle contraction and nerve function
clotting and enzyme
activity.
factors that prevent calcium from being absorbed into the body
smoking
alcohol
salt
caffeine
Minerals
MAJOR minerals are needed in large
amounts in the body
Calcium, Iron, Sodium, Phosphorous,
Magnesium, Potassium, Chlorine, Sulphur
TRACE minerals are required in very
small amounts in the body
Examples of TRACE minerals: Zinc, Copper, Iodine and others
two types of minerals
fat soluble - dissolve in fat and therefore
water soluble