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- 3. Boosts immune system, helps growth and development. Found in chicken and beans.
- 6. Many important jobs like growth, healthy skin, prevents infection, and healthy eyes. Found in carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli, eggs and milk.
- 8. A great source of energy; they allow for proper usage of other important nutrients. Found in whole milk, fish, and nuts.
- 10. Regulates heart rhythm and muscle contraction, and nervous system. Found in sweet potatoes, bananas, spinach, beans, and yogurt.
- 12. Builds healthy blood; prevents anemia. Found in red meats and dark meat of poultry, whole grains, beans, and nuts.
- 13. Includes B6 and B12 and many others; make and use energy. Found in whole grains, chicken, leafy greens, and dairy foods.
- 14. Important for cells, energy, and heart. Found in bran cereal, brown rice, beans, and nuts.
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- 1. This nutrient builds cells and breaks down food into energy. Found in meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- 2. Most important source of energy; found in three forms - sugars, starches, and fibers. We should eat less of the sugar form and more of the fiber form. Found in breads, oatmeal, rice, and potatoes.
- 4. Builds healthy bones and teeth. Found in milk, cheese, yogurt, egg yolk, broccoli, and spinach.
- 5. Partners with calcium. It builds strong bones and teeth. Found in eggs, pork, mushrooms, milk, some yogurt, and fish.
- 7. Cells use it to keep their shape, and it helps the nervous system. Found in eggs, fish, beef and chicken, and broccoli.
- 9. helps bowel regularity; lowers cholesterol and controls blood sugar. Found in whole grain foods, chick peas, green peas, broccoli, and many other vegetables.
- 11. Boosts immunity, heals wounds, promotes strong bones and teeth. Found in citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, and broccoli.