Minerals: Calcium (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Macrominerals
Macrominerals
Minerals needed in large amounts
Trace minerals
Trace minerals
Minerals needed in small amounts
3 dairy sources of calcium
3 dairy sources of calcium
Milk, cheese, yoghourt
Calcium function in children/teenagers
Calcium function in children/teenagers
Builds strong bones and teeth
Calcium function in adults/older people
Calcium function in adults/older people
Maintains bone density
Rickets
Rickets
Child condition: bones don't harden, causes bowed legs
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
Bones become fragile & prone to fractures (older adults)
Calcium intake: children/adults (mg/day)
Calcium intake: children/adults (mg/day)
800 mg per day
Calcium intake: teenagers/pregnant (mg/day)
Calcium intake: teenagers/pregnant (mg/day)
1,200 mg per day
Vitamin D's role with calcium
Vitamin D's role with calcium
Essential for calcium absorption