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Potassium is also a very important requirement for good health.

A potassium deficiency is characterised by muscle weakness, fatigue, mental confusion, irritability, weakness, heart disturbances, and problems in nerve conduction and muscle contraction. A diet low in fresh fruits and vegetables but high in sodium is the typical cause of dietary potassium deficiency. We often see dietary potassium deficiency in the elderly.

6) From the list below choose the item that offers the highest amount of Potassium

2) Which part of your body is Iron particularly good for ?

ROBINSON'S FRESH FOODS QUIZ

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1) Which of the following fruits contains the most Vitamin C , per average sized fruit ?

In order for your body to function properly, the level of calcium in the blood must stay relatively constant. For this to happen, you need to consume enough calcium throughout the day - otherwise, your blood will "steal" calcium from your bones to maintain the level it requires. Think of your bones as a "bank". If your diet is low in calcium, your blood "withdraws" the calcium it needs from your bones. When your diet is rich in calcium, you make "deposits" in your calcium "bank".

4) Which parts of your body require a regular supply of Calcium ?

The current Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for iron are 15 mg/day for women of childbearing years, and 10 mg/day for men. Children under six months old should have no more than 6 mg daily.

3) Which of the vegetable servings listed below will give you the highest Iron intake?

5) Calcium is important to your body but from the list below, choose the vegetable that contains the highest percentage of Calcium, per average serving.