Nutrients	Food Group Sources Milk Meat Vegetable Fruit Breads/ Grains	Functions
Protein	x x	builds and repairs body tissues; supplies energy
Carbohydrate	x x x	supplies energy; spares protein for purposes of body building and repair
Fat	x x	supplies essential fatty acids; carries fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K; supplies energy
Vitamins
Vitamin A	x   x x	helps maintain healthy skin and good eyesight
Vitamin C	x x	aids in formation and maintenance of connective tissues; promotes healing of wounds
Vitamin D	x	promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorus which helps maintain strong bones and teeth
B-Complex Vitamin B-6	x x x x	assists in metabolism of energy-yielding nutrients such as protein, fat and carbohydrate
B-Complex Vitamin B-12	x x	works with folic acid to promote formation of red blood cells
Folacin	x x	promotes formation of normal blood cells
Niacin	x     x	assists in the release of energy from food; promotes a healthy nervous system
Riboflavin	x	promotes smooth, healthy skin
Thiamine	x     x	assists in the release of energy from food; promotes a healthy nervous system
Minerals
Calcium	x	helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth
Iron	x     x	a necessary constituent of hemoglobin, a substance which carries oxygen to cells
Magnesium	x   x x x	aids transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction
Zinc	x     x	a necessary constituent of several body enzymes

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