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    NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES IN ADOLESCENT Iron - Developing red blood corpuscles which carry oxygen throughout the

    blood.
    6 Types of Nutrients
    Zinc - Has the ability to maintain Vitamin E in blood and absorption of Vit. A.
    1.) PROTEIN - are essential nutrients needed for the continuous growth and
    Potassium - Eliminates muscle cramps and lowers blood pressure.
    repair of body tissues. They help make up muscles, organs and other cells.
    Selenium - Works hand with Vitamin E in protecting tissue and cell membranes.
    2.) CARBOHYDRATES - are the body’s main source of heat and energy.
    They also supply the necessary fiber that assists indigestion. They can be
    6.) WATER - Is a nutrient that serves many purposes. It is needed for the building
    obtained from both starch and sugar sources.
    and repair of body tissue. It makes up blood and other body fluids, helps digest
    food, regulates the body temperature, assists in the efficient elimination of wastes,
    3.) FATS - Provides another source of heat and energy and help the body store
    and cushions joints and the spinal cord.
    fats.

    4.) VITAMINS - are essential to many different bodily functions. They help
    the body use carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

    Vitamin A - is for growth, good eyesight, and healthy skin. It is found in butter,
    oily fish, liver, carrots, spinach, and other green vegetables.

    VITAMIN B - is good for building resistance to infection, healing, developing


    healthy gums, and providing good blood circulation. It is obtained from fruits
    and vegetables.

    VITAMIN D - is needed by the body to develop healthy bones and teeth. It is


    found in oily fish and fish liver oils, butter, and eggs.

    VITAMIN E - is needed for the different functions of the nerves and muscles. It is
    found in milk, eggs, green vegetables, and wholemeal breads.

    VITAMIN K - promotes blood clotting by increasing the prothrombin content of


    the blood. It occurs in leafy vegetables, rice, liver, and sardines.

    5.) MINERALS - Are nutrients that are needed in many body processes
    Calcium - bones, nails, teeth

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