Question

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Give names of five common minerals ,their source and functions ,and the deficiency disease they cause

give ur answer as best as u can....

Answer 1

calcium:from milk ; numbness
iron : from vegetables ; weakness
magnesium: from vegetables ; nuts
zinc: from vegetables ; protein synthesis
potassium: from vegetables ; nuts

Answer 2

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Here's the list of five common minerals with their source, functions, and deficiency ⤵

1 • $Vitamin A$ 

Source - Ripe yellow fruits, carrots, oranges, squash, red peppers, leafy green vegetables, pumpkin, milk, etc.

Function - Form and maintain teeth, bones, tissue, and skin.

Deficiency - Causes eye disorder, impaired vision, or night blindness.


2 • $Vitamin B1$ 

Source - Whole grains, cereals, herbs and spices, pine nuts, sesame seeds, etc.

Function - Essential to help cells turn carbohydrates into energy.

Deficiency - Causes cataracts, heart failure, weakness, pain in the limbs, shortness of breath, etc.


3 • $Calcium$

Source - Nuts, eggs, milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, green vegetables, spinach, broccoli, cereals, etc.

Function - Important in muscle contraction therefore it plays a huge part in promoting muscle growth.

Deficiency - Causes cramping of the muscles, numbness, tingling in the fingers, poor appetite, etc.


4 • $Iron$

Source - Meat, poultry, fish, beans, lentils, etc.

Function - It's an imp. part of haemoglobin. It's also a part of other proteins and enzymes that keeps our body healthy.

Deficiency - Causes anemia, feeling weak and tired.


5 • $Magnesium$

Source - Legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, such as spinach , etc.

Function - Functioning of muscles, nerves, brain, energy metabolism, and protein production are controlled by magnesium.

Deficiency - Causes alcoholism, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, etc.

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