Biography sources of calcium and iron

  • Biography sources of calcium and iron

    • Sources of calcium other than milk...

    Biography sources of calcium and iron

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    • Mineral :Calcium, iron, Iodine - Source and Functions in Human Nutrients

    MINERALS

    1. CALCIUM

    Calcium makes up between 1.5-2% of body weight. Almost 99% of this calcium is found in the hard tissues of the body, namely the bones and teeth.

    Functions

    It is essential for the formation of bones and teeth.

    It is essential for clotting of blood.

    It regulates the permeability of capillary walls.

    It is essential for the contraction of heart and muscle.

    It regulates the excitability of nerve fibres and nerve centres.

    It acts as an activator for the enzymes present in the gastric juice.

    Food stuffs          Calcium (mg/100g)

    Rich sources       

    Milk powder, sesame seeds with       1.20-1.45

    husk and small dried fish       

    Good sources      

    Ragi, milk   and green leaf