Download Proteins function as building blocks for bones

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Proteins function as building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin,
and blood.
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B vitamins found in this food group serve a variety of functions in the
body. They help the body release energy, play a vital role in the function
of the nervous system, aid in the formation of red blood cells, and help
build tissues.
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Consuming whole grains as part of a healthy diet may reduce the risk of
heart disease.
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Eating whole grains may help with weight management.
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The intake of dairy products is especially important to bone health
during childhood and adolescence, when bone mass is being built.
Intake of dairy products is also associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and with lower blood pressure in adults.
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Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C.
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Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None have cholesterol. (Sauces or seasonings may add fat, calories, and/or cholesterol.)
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Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure.
Fruit sources of potassium include bananas, prunes and prune juice,
dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange
juice.
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Fiber-containing foods such as fruits help provide a feeling of fullness
with fewer calories. Whole or cut-up fruits are sources of dietary fiber; fruit juices contain little or no fiber.