- For the growth and good health of our body, vitamins and minerals are essential. There is a
wide variety of vitamins. We can get Vitamin A from meat, milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables.
It is good for our eyes, bones, muscles and tissues. We can get Vitamin B from meat, grain
and eggs. It helps our body produce red blood cells and improves brain functions. We can get
Vitamin C mainly from citrus fruits like lime and lemon. It protects our body against getting an
infection and keeps our teeth and bones healthy. We obtain Vitamin D from sunlight. It makes
our bones healthy. Vitamin E is found in eggs, nuts and seeds. It is good for our skin and eyes.
We get Vitamin K from green vegetables like lettuce. It is essential for blood clotting.
There are also different types of minerals. Calcium
is available from dairy products like milk, cheese
and yoghurt. It helps to build our teeth and bones.
Iron helps the blood to carry oxygen within the body.
We can obtain it from meat and seafood. Zinc helps
VITAMINS &
with healing of wounds. We can get it from milk, MINERALS
meat and fish. Magnesium is found in nuts, seeds,
and green vegetables and it is good for our blood
circulation.
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When we do not get enough vitamin and mineral supplements over a period of time, they will
have a deficiency disease. To prevent deficiency, they should have a balanced diet or take
vitamin and mineral supplements.
