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GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · key term
A mineral that helps strengthen tooth enamel and protect teeth against decay.
Used by AQA
Specification 3.2.2.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Dietary MineralsFluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel, the hard outer surface of teeth, and reduces the risk of tooth decay. It also contributes to the mineralisation of bones and teeth.
Fluoride has a UK safe intake, not an RNI. Its value is expressed per kilogram of body weight per day, not simply in mg per day.
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