The Nutrients your family needs

Including NatureSource® Natural Angus Beef as a regular part of your family's diet provides the nutrients they need to stay healthy and strong. Beef is an excellent source of protein, zinc, vitamin B12 and selenium. It is also a good source of niacin, vitamin B6 and iron. A 3 oz. serving of lean beef provides the following:

• Protein (50% of your recommended daily allowance) - supports growth and maintenance of bones, muscles and tissues, regulates metabolism, forms body hormones and enzymes, and increases resistance to infection and disease.
• Zinc (39% of your recommended daily allowance) - vital to the body's growth and development, forms enzymes and insulin, maintains immune system, aids wound healing and appetite control, and plays a beneficial role in cognitive functions like learning.
• Vitamin B12 (37% of your recommended daily allowance) - aids in the formation of red blood cells and helps maintain normal function of the nervous system. With folate, it may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disease.
• Vitamin B6 (16% of your recommended daily allowance) - maintains brain function, forms red blood cells, supports the immune system and aids metabolism of amino and fatty acids.

Manage Weight Naturally

As a central part of a nutrient dense diet, NatureSource Natural Angus Beef is an excellent way to make every calorie count.

• A 3 oz. serving of lean beef contributes less than 10% of the calories in a 2,000-calorie diet.
• The amino and fatty acids in our corn-fed beef provide a concentrated source of energy and aid nutrient absorption to fuel your fat-burning engines.
• The iron and niacin slow down food absorption so you can go longer between meals without feeling hungry.

Keep kids on track with Smart Nutrition

Many children and teens don't get the necessary nutrients from their diets to keep their bodies and minds at their best. Beef has been identified as the third largest source of iron and the number 1 source of zinc. Serving a 4 oz. portion of NatureSource Natural Angus Beef for dinner tonight can give your kids the fuel they need to power their mind and body.

• Iron promotes a healthy appetite and good eating habits.
• Iron is essential for cognitive development in infants and children and provides a foundation for school and lifelong learning.
• Iron and zinc help children perform better in school, not to mention have better attention spans at home.

Plan a healthy, natural pregnancy

What you eat every day, even before you are pregnant, is important for your health and the health of your baby. Expectant mothers require approximately 60 grams of protein daily, or approximately 5-7 ounces of lean NatureSource Beef, to help maintain a healthy pregnancy. Protein, along with other essential nutrients in NatureSource Natural Angus Beef, protects the mother's health and gives the baby the chance for a good start.

• Proteins eaten during pregnancy increase infant birth weight and reduce susceptibility to infection during the first year of life.
• Iron helps to carry oxygen to cells and tissues and aids in brain development. Iron deficiency during pregnancy has been linked to a higher incidence of pre-term births and low birth weight. During pregnancy blood volume increases by about 50%, so iron is even more important to help in building extra pounds of blood.
• Folic acid, or folates, help new cell development and make the neural tubes which become your baby's spinal cord.
• Zinc is an essential nutrient transferred during breast feeding that aids cell production including brain development in a growing baby.

Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association Nutrition