NUTRITION

Contents Present In Specific Food Items


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NUTRIENTSDAILY VALUEFUNCTIONSSOURCES
PROTEIN
16 gImportant for Growth and development and helps in repairing cells.good sources include poultry,meat,fish,egg,nuts,etc..
FIBER
NAImportant for preventing constipationalso help decrease risk of type 2 diabetes , heart diseases later in life.good sources include fresh fruits with skin on , dry fruits , vegetables , etc..
CALCIUM
800 mgImportant for strong bones and teethand helps in muscle function ,blood clotting , and nerve transmission..good sources include dairy products , green vegetables , orange juice and tofu..
IRON
10 mgImportant for formation of hemoglobin to carry oxygen through the body.good sources include poultry , meat , fish , egg , leafy vegetables , and grains ..
VITAMIN A
2500 IUimportant for eyesight, growth, functioning of immune system and healthy skingood sources include dark green vegetables, orange fruits and vegetables , egg , milk , etc ..
VITAMIN C
40 mgImportant for devreasing risk of cold, infections. keeping gums , skin healthygood sources include citrus fruits , broccoli , berries , pepers , etc ..
VITAMIN D
400 IUImportant for strong bones and teeth because it helps absorb calcium which is important for immune functiongood sources include milk firtified with vitamin D , fatty fish , egg yolks ..