Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are macronutrients, while vitamins are micronutrients.

Oatmeal is a whole grain and a good source of fiber, while white bread, brown rice, and pasta are refined grains and lower in fiber.

Chicken, fish, beans, and eggs are all good sources of protein.

Milk, yogurt, cheese, and spinach are all good sources of calcium.

Red meat, poultry, fish, and beans are all good sources of iron.

Oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, and kiwi are all good sources of vitamin C.

Sunlight, fatty fish, eggs, and fortified milk are all good sources of vitamin D.

Nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, and avocados are all good sources of vitamin E.

Leafy green vegetables, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and asparagus are all good sources of vitamin K.

Leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, and nuts are all good sources of folate.

Leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are all good sources of magnesium.

Bananas, sweet potatoes, winter squash, and coconut water are all good sources of potassium.

Oysters, red meat, poultry, and nuts are all good sources of zinc.

Brazil nuts, seafood, meat, and eggs are all good sources of selenium.

Seafood, dairy products, eggs, and iodized salt are all good sources of iodine.