Food sources for specific nutrients

nutrient
1.  potassium- main base ion of ICF (functional of nerves and muscle)
                 = bananas, broccoli, honey dew, meats, milk, nuts, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, tomatoes.




2. sodium- to maintain acid- base balance and functional in controlled of ECF volume
            = baking mixes( pancakes, muffin), barbecue sauce, butter/margarine, canned seafood, macaroni and    cheese, pickles, salt




3. calcium- for bones and teeth
           = broccoli, milk& dairy products, oysters, canned salmon/sardines, refried bean, tofu, spinach 




4. irons - essential component in the transfer of oxygen in the body.
        = cereals, dried beans & peas, leafy vegetables, lean red meats, organ meats




5. vitamin K- for blood clotting
               = asparagus, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, green tea, milk, yogurt, spinach, mustard green




6. vitamin D - fat soluble vitamin that enhance the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from intestine
               = canned salmon, sardines, cereals, fish, fish liver oil, fortified milk.


7. Vitamin A, D, K = fat soluble vitamin.




references:
 Judith Hopfer Deglin & April Hazard Vallerand., Davis Drug's Guide for NURSES. 11 Edition.