pls explain
vitamins
and
minerals

Dear Student,
Vitamins and minerals are the important components of our food that provide us energy.
There are 13 essential vitamins
1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin C
3. Vitamin D
4. Vitamin E
5. Vitamin K
6. Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
7. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
8. Vitamin B3 (niacin)
9. Vitamin B6
10. Vitamin B12
11. Pantothenic Acid (B5)
12. Biotin (B7)
13.Folic acid (folate and B9)
They are important for our body as they help in protecting our body from diseases & keeping some body parts such as eyes, bones, gums, and teeth healthy.
Minerals like iodine, calcium are required for the proper growth and functioning of the body. There are 2 kinds of minerals macrominerals and traceminerals.
There are some differences in vitamins and minerals.
1. Vitamins are organic compounds and Minerals are inorganic.
2. While Vitamins come from plants and animals, minerals are got from soil and water.
3. In chemical form, the minerals are much simpler than the vitamins.
4. While all vitamins are needed for the body, all minerals are not needed.
Regards

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VITAMINS: Vitamins are group of vital nutrients that our body needs in very small amounts. They are extremely important for the proper functioning of our body. They help our body to fight against germs and diseases hence called as protective foods. Fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins.
MINERALS: Similar to vitamins, minerals are also called protective foods. Minerals are certain elements needed by our body in very small amounts, to stay healthy. Some vital minerals include Calcium, Iron, Sodium, Potassium Phosphorus and Iodine.
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