Dairy Group and Protein Group

Meat is a rich source of Vitamin B12 and B-complex vitamins, iron, and other minerals. Meat includes foods, such as beef, pork, poultry, fish, liver, and heart. Organ meats are particularly good sources of iron.

Beans also provide the body with protein, B-complex vitamins, and iron. However, the protein found in beans is incomplete. Beans must be eaten with a food source that provides the missing amino acids

____________- is useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.

Calcium

Milk protein IS a:

complete protein

Like meat, beans are considered a complete protein.

false

Meat is a rich source of Vitamin C, calcium, and other minerals.

false

Meat is not a good source of protein because it does not provide the body with all the essential amino acids.

false

Dairy products provide a source of calcium and protein.

true

Four to five glasses of milk contains the right amount of calcium for a growing adolescent for one day.

true

Meat products tend to be high in fat and cholesterol.

true

The oils in a healthy diet come from fish, nuts and vegetable sources.

true