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    VITAMIN D IRON

    Helps the body absorb and Important in the formation of


    retain calcium and phosphorus; red blood cells.
    both are critical for building Vitamin C helps with absorption.
    bone. Sources:
    Sources: Beef
    Sunlight Poultry
    Tuna fish Lentils
    Orange juice fortified with Spinach
    vitamin D

    ESSENTIAL
    NUTRIENTS
    CALCIUM
    Healthy bones and teeth.
    WATER
    Important for
    Removal of waste
    FOR A
    Muscles contraction
    Sources:
    Dairy Products
    Keeps us hydrated.
    Helps with digestion. HEALTHY
    LIFESTYLE.
    We need 8 glasses of more per
    Dark Green leafy vegetables. day.
    Calcium-fortified orange juice

    TAMERA GABRIEL UWI DIETETIC


    INTERN 2023/2024
    SIX ESSENTIAL PROTEINS FOLATE/FOLIC ACID
    Growth and repair of your body’s Important in
    NUTRIENTS tissues Red blood cell formation
    Essential for the making of Healthy cell growth
    1. Carbohydrates
    hormones in the body. Reduces birth defects.
    2. Proteins Sources: chicken, fish, turkey, beef, pork Sources:
    3. Fats nuts, seeds, peas, beans, broccoli and Dark green leafy vegetables
    4. Vitamins spinach. Beans
    5. Mineral
    Peanuts
    6. Water

    CARBOHYDRATES
    This nutrient provides us with glucose
    which is converted to energy and it
    provided fibre. Sources: Whole grains,
    FATS VITAMIN B12
    fruits, vegetables etc. Provides your body energy,
    Protects your organs Makes red blood cells
    Help, your body absorb vital Keeps the nervous system
    nutrient. healthy.
    Sources: Olive oil, nuts ,seeds fatty Sources:
    fish etc. Fish, shellfish
    Liver
    Fortified Cereals

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