Name some food items which includes vitamins and minerals
Dear Student,
Minerals are a very important and an indispensable part of our life.Life processes cannot occur without minerals. The milk we drink contains calcium,the fuits we eat also contains several type of minerals like sodium ,potassium,magnesium,etc.The water that we drink is also mineral water and contains minerals.
Protective foods are the foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals. They protect the body from damage and aid in the growth. They also help in maintenance of body tissues.
Examples of protective foods: fruits, vegetables, grains, etc
Table showing vitamins and the food items which act as their sources
Regards
Minerals are a very important and an indispensable part of our life.Life processes cannot occur without minerals. The milk we drink contains calcium,the fuits we eat also contains several type of minerals like sodium ,potassium,magnesium,etc.The water that we drink is also mineral water and contains minerals.
Protective foods are the foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals. They protect the body from damage and aid in the growth. They also help in maintenance of body tissues.
Examples of protective foods: fruits, vegetables, grains, etc
Table showing vitamins and the food items which act as their sources
Vitamins | Food items |
Vitamin A | Egg, butter, ghee, carrots, tomatoes, papaya, mango etc. |
Vitamin B | Liver, wheat, and rice, green leafy vegetables, fish, eggs etc. |
Vitamin C | Tomato, orange, guava, lemon, and amla. |
Vitamin D | Milk, butter, liver, eggs, and fish. |
Vitamin K | Cabbage, tomato, spinach, and soyabean. |
Regards