Meat, Fish and other Animal foods

Meat, Fish and other Animal foods

Meat

  • Meat is rich in proteins (18-22 per cent) of high biological value.
  • It is fair source of B-vitamins.
  • It does not contain Vitamin A, C or D and fibre.
     
Meat

Fish
  • Rich source of proteins (18-22 %) are of high biological value. It is a fair source of B-vitamins.
  • Large fish are rich in P, but are deficient in calcium.
  • Small fish eaten with bones are good sources of Ca.
     
Fish
Liver
  • Liver is rich in proteins (18-20 per cent), vitamins A and B-complex.
  • It is the richest natural source of vitamin B-12 and iron.
Last modified: Monday, 18 June 2012, 6:42 AM