Sources
Name one food source of calcium.
Milk / cheese / yogurt / spinach / broccoli / sardines
Which mineral helps build strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
What disease is caused by lack of iron?
Anaemia
Which mineral helps prevent anaemia?
Iron
Name one plant source of iron.
Spinach / dried fruits / nuts / tofu / cocoa / beans
Which mineral is needed to form haemoglobin?
Iron
What happens to bones when calcium is deficient in children?
Bones become soft and weak (rickets)
Which mineral is important for healthy teeth?
Fluorine
Name TWO sources of potassium.
Banana / potato / yogurt / meat / salmon
Which mineral helps maintain fluid balance in the body?
Potassium
What disease causes swelling in the neck due to iodine deficiency?
Goitre
Why do pregnant women need more iron?
To support baby’s development and prevent anaemia / supply more blood
Name TWO sources of iodine.
Seafood / seaweed / iodised salt / dairy
Which mineral works with vitamin D and phosphorus?
Calcium
Give TWO symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia.
Tiredness / dizziness / pale skin / shortness of breath / weakness
Which mineral can help reduce high blood pressure?
Potassium
Suggest a vegetarian diet source plan for iron
Example: spinach + lentils + tofu → all contain plant-based iron
Explain how iron helps transport oxygen in the body.
Iron forms haemoglobin, which carries oxygen from lungs to cells
Explain the difference between osteoporosis and rickets.
Osteoporosis: brittle bones in adults; Rickets: soft bones in children
A person avoids dairy. What mineral might they lack and how can they replace it?
Calcium → replace with tofu / green vegetables / fish with bones