Have cooked dry beans and peas instead of meat occasionally. Moderate the use of egg yolks and organ meats. Milk and milk products Have two or three servings daily. Choose skim or lowfat milk and fat-free or lowfat yogurt and cheese most of the time. Taken from Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Alcoholic beverages are also low in nutrient content.
Nutrient inadequacies in alcoholics may be caused by poor diet or interference with absorption of specific nutrients. Excessive alcohol consumption has been associated with elevated blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, certain cancers, heart diseases, neurological diseases, and nutritional deficiencies. Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with lower risk of coronary heart disease. Iron and Calcium Men usually consume adequate quantities of iron and calcium. High sodium intakes have been associated with high blood pressure and stroke.