write source,function , deficiency diseases of iron, zinc, folic acid and iodine
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Iron:
Source: Beans and lentils, Tofu, Baked potatoes, Cashews.
Function: Iron is an essential element for blood production. About 70 percent of your body's iron is found in the red blood cells of your blood called hemoglobin and in muscle cells called myoglobin.
Deficiency Disease: Anaemia
Zinc:
Source: Oysters, beef, chicken, tofu, pork, seeds, nuts, lentils, yogurt, oatmeal, and mushrooms.
Function: It is needed for the body's defensive system to properly work. It plays a role in cell division, cell growth, wound healing, and the breakdown of carbohydrates.
Deficiency Disease: chronic liver disease, chronic renal disease, sickle cell disease, diabetes, malignancy, and other chronic illnesses.
Folic acid:
Source: broccoli, brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, such as cabbage, kale, spring greens and spinach, peas, chickpeas and kidney beans.
Function: Works with vitamin B12 and vitamin C to help the body break down, use, and create new proteins. Helps form red blood cells.
Deficiency disease: Folate deficiency
Iodine:
Source: Fish, dairy products, iodized salt.
Function: The body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control the body's metabolism and many other important functions.
Deficiency disease: Goiter.