| Show questions answered I 1 mrs birs G M L at the present time nutritionists have not yet determined ter mined the exact amounts amount of vitamins G and E that should be supplied daily it is known however that a diet which furnishes plenty of fruits I 1 vegetables whole grains and milk will protect the body against a shortage of either vitamin G ore or E miss aless K X P D fatty foods have several important functions in the diet they are a concentrated source of fuel some of them are a good source of vitamin A they improve flavor and texture in cookery and they help to prevent hunger because they slow down the emptying time of the stomach however they are highly concentrated and should be combined with other foods C wn U C houston goudiss 1939 52 |