NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WOUND HEALING

NUTRIENTS FUNCTIONS SOURCES

Protein and Amino Acids that  Builds muscle,  Meat
make up protein ligaments, skin.  Eggs
 Transport lipids,  Milk
vitamins, minerals,  Cheese
oxygen.  Legumes
 Promotes positive  Nuts
nitrogen balance.  Seeds
Involved in repair and  Yogurt
synthesis of enzymes  Other Dairy Foods
for wound healing.
Energy Calories  Supplies energy.  Protein
 Prevent unintended  Carbohydrates
weight loss.  Fat
 Needed for anabolism, (All foods contain calories.
nitrogen synthesis, Nutrient-dense energy sources
collagen formation. preferred.)
Fluid  Serves as a solvent for  Water
other nutrients.  Milk
 Helps maintain body  Coffee
temperature and  Tea
transport nutrients and  Soda
waste materials.  Punch
 Broth
 Other Beverages
Vitamin A  Needed for protein  Deep green
synthesis, immune  Yellow fruits
function, maintenance  Vegetables
of epithelial tissues  Fortified Milk
Vitamin C  Needed for collagen  Citrus juices and fruits
formation and  Fortified juices
absorption of iron  Tomatoes
 Strawberries
 Potatoes
Zinc  Serves as a co-factor for  Nuts
collagen formation and  Dried Fruit
many aspects of cell  Dried Beans
metabolism.  Whole Grain
 Assists in immune  Cereal
system function.  Organ meats
Copper  Preserves strength of  Liver
skin, blood vessels,  Fish
connective tissue.  Nuts
 Plays role in enzymatic  Seeds
reactions in the body.
Iron  Helps form red blood  Liver
 cells.  Meat
 Transport oxygen and  Fish
collagen formation.  Poultry
 Supports a health  Fortified Breads
immune system  Cereals