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Food chemistry periodic table

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which foods contain these elements?

chemical symbol

atomic number

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which is their role in our body?

chemical name

relative atomic mass

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• THE rOYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

• RSC INTEREST GROUP. FOOD - FOOD CHEMISTRY PERIODIC TABLE

• THE EFFECTS OF THE ELEMENTS ON THE HUMAN BODY

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• IMAGES OF FOOD DESIGNED BY freepik

• MEDLINE PLUS

• HEATHIFYME - 13 BEST FOOD TO IMPROVE OXYGEN LEVELS

• harvard t.h. chan - salt and sodium

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Around 60 elements are found in the human body but not all have known uses.

Without the elements, our body would not be able to produce what it needs to function correctly.

There are 118 elements:

• 94 are natural
• 24 are artificially created

So, which are the 6 most common elements found in food ?

There are 5 common elements found as dissolved salts.Can you guess them?

There are also trace elements found in tiny amounts in organisms.

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When elements combine, they form a biomolecule : a chemical compound found in living organisms.

carbohydrates

There are 4 main types of biomolecules :

are made of different amounts of carbon,hydrogen and oxygen

vitamins

proteins

lipids (fats and oils)

are organic compounds - a chemical compound that must contain carbon -.People need them in small quantities.

are made of different amounts of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen

are carbohydrates but usually with very small amounts of oxygen

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• Essential element in organic compounds (fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins).

• Key element in water.

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which role does hydrogen have in our body?

• H+ (hydrogen ion) gives one of the five basic tastes – sour.

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SOUR /ˈsaʊər/ - ácido

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except in still drinking water

• There is carbon in all foods and drinks.

which role does it have in our body?

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• The most crucial structural element and the reason we are known as carbon-based life forms.

• Essential element to form fats, proteins and carbohydrates .

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STILL WATER - agua sin gas

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• Foods rich in nitrogen :

which role does it have in our body?

• It is part of all amino acids, the building blocks of protein, the building blocks of life.

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which foods HELP TO MAINTAIN THE OXYGEN LEVELS IN THE BODY?

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High iron and nitrate content increase the oxygen supply

High salt and low potassium can cause problems

Oxygen is the most vital thing required by humans and any living creature.

which role does it have in our body?

• Essential for breathing

• It gives our cells the ability to break down food

• It improves brain power to send nerve signals and messages to the body

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• It helps the absortion of nutrients

• It cleans the blood and makes the inmmune system stronger

• It is essential for the heart's functions - a short supply can mean a heart attack

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• Foods rich in fluorine :

which role does it have in our body?

• It helps build strong teeth and bones.

what happens when fluorine is low?

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• potential bone problems.

• dental caries

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• Sodium salts can be used to :

- stabilize foods

- flavour foods

- preserve foods

which role does it have in our body?

• It is important to conduct nerve impulses

• It is important to contract and relax muscles

• It is important to maintain the balance of water and minerals

An excess of sodium increases blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular diseases

what happens when sodium is low?

• Muscle spasms and cramps

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CRAMP - calambre, tirón

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• Foods rich in magnesium :

which role does it have in our body?

• You may need more magnesium when you are doing physical exercise

• It helps move blood sugar into your muscles to decrease the production of lactic acid - if it is too high, the body can' t function properly.

what happens when magmesium is low?

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• Muscle cramps and body aches

• Nausea or vomiting

• Fast, deep breathing (respiratory compensation).

• Exhaustion and fatigue

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• Foods rich in silicon :

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which role does it have in our body?

• It helps to improve the elasticity of blood vessels

• It prevents premature ageing of the body

• It is important to maintain good nails, hair and skin

what happens when silicon is low?

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• Bad nails

• It affects the health of our skin and hair

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• Foods rich in phosporus :

which role does it have in our body?

• It is found in all cells in the body

• Ii is an essential mineral for growth and repair.

• It is essential for bone health

what happens when phosporus is low?

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• Osteoporosis

• Rickets

RICKETS - raquitismo

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• Foods rich in sulfer :

• Sulfur compounds are responsible for the aroma of onions, leeks, garlic and the compound that makes you cry

• A variety of sulfur compounds contribute to the aroma of foods, particularly savoury aromas.

what happens when sulfer is low?

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• Memory loss

• Itchy skin

• Acne

• Brittle nails and hair

• Depression

• Arthritis

• Gastrointestinal problems

• Headaches

SAVOURY - salado BRITTLE - frágil ITCHY - que pica LOSS - pérdida

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• Foods rich in chlorine :

Only found combined with other elements such as sodium as NaCl in table and sea salts

which role does it have in our body?

• HCl - Hydrochloric acid is required in the stomach to digest food

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• It plays a role in perception of salty taste

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• Foods rich in potassium :

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which role does it have in our body?

• It prevents muscle cramp

• It prevents the risk of heart disease

• It prevents osteoporosis and bone fractures

• It reduces the risk of developing kidney stones

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what happens when potassium is low?

• muscle weakness

• paralysis

• abnormal heart rhythms

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• Foods rich in calcium :

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which role does it have in our body?

• It is an essential component for the preservation of the human skeleton and teeth

• It also assists the functions of nerves and muscles

what happens when calcium is low?

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• Spasms

• Cramps

• Muscle ache

CRAMP - calambre, tirón

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• Foods rich in iron :

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which role does it have in our body?

• Hemoglobin production. • Immune system support.• Skin nourishment. • Reduction of dark circles under your eyes • Improvement of sleep quality. • Improvement of your memory. • Reduction of fatigue. • Improvement of sports performance

what happens when iron is low?

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• Without enough iron, your body can't produce enough hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen.

• Iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired and short of breath.

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• Foods rich in copper:

which role does it have in our body?

• It is an essential element for a huge range of essential metabolic functions

what happens when copper is low?

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• Bone problems. Osteoporosis

• Blood disorders

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• Foods rich in zinc :

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which role does it have in our body?

• It is essential for human health

• It is an essential element for the functioning of insulin

what happens when Zinc is low?

• diarrhoea

• skin changes that don't get better with lotions

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• hair loss

• wounds that take a long time to heal

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• Foods rich in selenium :

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which role does it have in our body?

• It is an essential component of some enzymes and proteins called selenoproteins

• Selenoproteins

- help to make DNA

- protect against cell damage

- are part of the metabolism of the thyroid hormone

- are involved in reproduction

what happens when selenium is low?

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• infertility in men and women

• Mental fog

• Fatigue

• Muscle weakness

• Hair loss

• Weakening of the immune system

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• Foods rich in iodine :

which role does it have in our body?

• It helps the thyroid gland, in the neck, to make the hormone thyroxine.

• Thyroxine is important for the growth of bones and nerves

• Thyroxine affects our metabolism

what happens when iodine is low?

• A swelling of the throat area due to an enlargement of the thyroid

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• Thinning hair

• Dry skin

• Weight gain and fatigue

• Learning and memory difficulties

• Slow heart rate