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 ESSENTIAL FOOD GROUPS:

1. MILK GROUP:

Milk and its Products Supply: Calcium, Protein, fat and Vitamin D and B2.

2. MEAT GROUP

All meats, fishes, eggs, cheese etc. Supply: Major Source of Protein, Vitamins B1, B2, B5, B7, B9, B12 & D Choline and iron—Minerals Also Seafood Supply iodine & Liver—Vitamin A.

3. VEGETABLE GROUP

All type, dark green and deep Yellow Supply: Vitamins A, B9, C, E and K. Minerals iron, Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium. They also form a source of Carbohydrate energy.

4. FRUIT GROUP

Provide Vitamin-C and Vitamin A. Minerals sodium, Potassium & MagnessiumMagnesium [sic]. Fruits also provide Carbohydrate energy.

5. BREAD GROUP

All cereals, beans and breads etc. Carbohydrate energy Sources, they do supply Protein, Vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, K, Choline and Minerals Sodium, Potassium, MagnessiumMagnesium [sic] and iron.