Minerals
There are two minerals required by the body:
| Calcium | Important to build strong teeth and bones and for their maintenance once they have formed. (REMEMBER the absorption of calcium is controlled by vitamin D. A lack of calcium leads to tooth decay and a bone disorder called osteoporosis). | Milk and cheese, bread (added to white flour by law), bones of canned fish e.g. sardines, hard water. |
| Iron | Iron is part of the haemoglobin in red blood cells. Haemoglobin transports oxygen around the body to every cell to produce energy and maintain cell function. (REMEMBER Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron from food so foods containing iron and Vitamin C should be eaten together) A lack of iron leads to iron deficiency anaemia. | Liver, kidney, red meat. Cocoa, plain chocolate, white bread (added by law). Curry powder, dried fruit, pulses, whole grain cereals, green leafy vegetables. |
| Calcium |
| Important to build strong teeth and bones and for their maintenance once they have formed. (REMEMBER the absorption of calcium is controlled by vitamin D. A lack of calcium leads to tooth decay and a bone disorder called osteoporosis). |
| Milk and cheese, bread (added to white flour by law), bones of canned fish e.g. sardines, hard water. |
| Iron |
| Iron is part of the haemoglobin in red blood cells. Haemoglobin transports oxygen around the body to every cell to produce energy and maintain cell function. (REMEMBER Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron from food so foods containing iron and Vitamin C should be eaten together) A lack of iron leads to iron deficiency anaemia. |
| Liver, kidney, red meat. Cocoa, plain chocolate, white bread (added by law). Curry powder, dried fruit, pulses, whole grain cereals, green leafy vegetables. |