Emphasize Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps absorb iron from plant foods. Emphasize calcium, Vitamin D, and protein. Calcium helps with bones and teeth. Need 4-8 ounces. Dairy products are good sources of calcium.
Vitamin D absorbs calcium.
Protein - Maintains and repairs body tissue. Good sources include milk, yogurt, and cheese. Emphasize protein, iron, zinc, and Vitamin B12. Protein - Maintains and repairs body tissue. Good sources are red meat, poultry, fish, nuts, and beans Iron important for assisting red blood cells in ability to carry oxygen.