The characteristics of the following mineral by completing the table -
Mineral Function Food Effect of Shortage Recommended daily
sources(Includes at amount (RDA)
least 3)
Iron Function includes Impacts of deficiency includes 8.7mg day for men over 18 14.8mg
generation of the Reddy meat anaemia, breathlessness, day for women aged 19-50 8.7mg a
haemoglobins o Breakfast cereal tiredness, feeling days for women over 50.
helping immune Dark green leafy vegetable cold, discombobulation,
system and growths in headache, fast pulse and low
childhood. concentrations.
Calcium Functions includes cre Impacts of deficiency includes 700mg day for adult aged 19-64
ating strong bone and Dairy e.g. milk and cheese ricket, osteomalacia,
teeth, blood Tofu osteoporosis and
clotting, helping heart, Bread muscle cramp.
muscles and nerves
work properly
and activating certain
proteins.
Magnesium Function include stori Impacts of deficiency include 300mg a day for men aged 19-64
ng, burning Green leafy vegetables insomnia, muscle issue, 270mgs day for women aged 19- 64
and using energy, Nuts palpitations, cold year.
keep all mineral in Grains hand, soft or brittle nails
balance, helping muscl and discouragement.
es to
work appropriately,
keeping the bone and
teeth solid and
reducing blood
pressure.
Sodium Function include Impact of deficiency include d 2.4g day for adult over 18.
helping Eggs izziness, confusion, tiredness
maintain liquid adjust Meat and muscle issue.
(sodium work with Processed food
potassium), controllin
g blood pressure
and supporting muscl
e withdrawal and
nerve transmission.
Potassium Functions include help Potatoes Impact of deficiency includes 3500mg day for adult aged 19-64.
ing maintain liquid adj Fruits irregular pulse and muscle
ust (with Vegetable weakness.
sodium), required for
cell and
nerve function and
controlling PH of
blood.
Mineral Function Food Effect of Shortage Recommended daily
sources(Includes at amount (RDA)
least 3)
Iron Function includes Impacts of deficiency includes 8.7mg day for men over 18 14.8mg
generation of the Reddy meat anaemia, breathlessness, day for women aged 19-50 8.7mg a
haemoglobins o Breakfast cereal tiredness, feeling days for women over 50.
helping immune Dark green leafy vegetable cold, discombobulation,
system and growths in headache, fast pulse and low
childhood. concentrations.
Calcium Functions includes cre Impacts of deficiency includes 700mg day for adult aged 19-64
ating strong bone and Dairy e.g. milk and cheese ricket, osteomalacia,
teeth, blood Tofu osteoporosis and
clotting, helping heart, Bread muscle cramp.
muscles and nerves
work properly
and activating certain
proteins.
Magnesium Function include stori Impacts of deficiency include 300mg a day for men aged 19-64
ng, burning Green leafy vegetables insomnia, muscle issue, 270mgs day for women aged 19- 64
and using energy, Nuts palpitations, cold year.
keep all mineral in Grains hand, soft or brittle nails
balance, helping muscl and discouragement.
es to
work appropriately,
keeping the bone and
teeth solid and
reducing blood
pressure.
Sodium Function include Impact of deficiency include d 2.4g day for adult over 18.
helping Eggs izziness, confusion, tiredness
maintain liquid adjust Meat and muscle issue.
(sodium work with Processed food
potassium), controllin
g blood pressure
and supporting muscl
e withdrawal and
nerve transmission.
Potassium Functions include help Potatoes Impact of deficiency includes 3500mg day for adult aged 19-64.
ing maintain liquid adj Fruits irregular pulse and muscle
ust (with Vegetable weakness.
sodium), required for
cell and
nerve function and
controlling PH of
blood.
