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Calcium

Sources: Smoked and dried fish especially if eaten with bones (dilis, ayungin, bia) Alamang — fresh, dried or bagoong Soybeans and soybean products Munggo and other dried beans Leafy vegetables Function: Supplies energy to the body.  Takes part in building body tissues to some limited extent to signed by H � e n P� �� s Munggo and other dried beans Leafy vegetables

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Sources: Kasuy, Datiles, Guava,  Strawberry, Anonas,  Ripe papaya, Green mango,  Citrus fruits,  Leafy green vegetables,  Red Green pepper,  Cabbage (raw), Sweet peas Benefits: Promotes normal blood clotting.  Helps prevent rickets . Lack of calcium results in: stunted growth  rickets in very young children  osteomalacia (softening of bones)  in adults