Question

Given below is an incomplete table of vitamins, their rich sources, and the related deficiency diseases. Fill in the blanks [(i)-(viii)] with only one suitable word for each. Complete the following table by filling the blanks. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> [Review Questions E2 Pg No. 103 ]

Mineral	Function	Rich source
Iodine	....................	........................
....................	Formation of Haemoglobin	.......................
Calcium	...................	.......................
Potassium	...................	.......................

Answer 1

Answer

Minerals	Functions	Source
Iodine	Helps in the secretion of thyroxin from the thyroid gland	Iodised salt, water, and seafood
Iron	Helps in synthesizing hemoglobin.	Whole cereals, fish, nuts, and egg yolk
Calcium	Forms the bone and enamel, muscle contraction, required in blood clotting	Beans, Milk, Dairy products, and cabbage
Potassium	Helps in nerve and muscle activities, maintains body fluid balance, helps in secreting Acetylcholine.	Banana, potato, and citrus fruit

Explanation

Iodine

• It is an essential micronutrient required in the human body.
• It is the component of the thyroxin hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.
• Iodised salt, water, and seafood are rich in Iodine.

Iron

• It is an essential micronutrient required in the human body.
• It helps in the production of blood, synthesizes hemoglobin.
• Whole cereals, fish, nuts, and egg yolk are rich in Iron.

Calcium

• It is an essential macronutrient required in the human body.
• It is responsible for the strengthening of bones and teeth, helps in blood clotting and muscle contraction.
• Beans, Milk, Dairy products, and cabbage are rich in Calcium.

Potassium

• It is an essential macronutrient required in the human body.
• It is required for nerve and muscle activities, maintains fluid balance, and helps in the secretion of Acetylcholine(neurotransmitter).
• Banana, potato, and citrus fruit are rich in Potassium.