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Minerals - Coggle Diagram
Minerals
Calcium
Functions
Is needed for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth
Is essential for muscle contraction
Sources
Milk
Watercress
Dried anchovies with bones (Ikan Bilis)
Phosphorus
Functions
Helps to maintain normal body pH
Helps the body store and release energy
Is needed for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth
Sources
Milk
Pistachio nut
Liver
Sunflower seeds
Iron
Functions
Is essential for the formation of haemoglobin and myoglobin
Is needed to activate enzymes that speed up chemical reactions in the body
Sources
Liver
Sesame seeds
Beef
Tofu
Sodium chloride
Functions
Is essential for normal nerve impulse transmission
Chloride is essential for forming hydrochloric acid for digestion
Helps to maintain normal fluid balance in the body
Sources
Soya sauce
Processed foods (e.g. potato chips and sausages)
Salted egg
Potassium
Functions
Helps to maintain normal fluid balance in the body
Is essential for normal nerve impulse transmission
Sources
Salmon
Spinach
Banana