Why are vitamins and minerals essential components of the diet?

Answer 1

vitamins are organic substances that are necessary for normal health and growth in both animals and humans. If a vitamin is absent from the diet, or we don't properly absorb it, a specific deficiency disease may develop. like scurvy , night blindness etc..they are needed for good health

vitamins help fight aganst germs natural vitamins are also necessary than the vitamins made by humans

Answer 2

different vitamins have different effects on the body. Some assist in the general health of organs and blood cells, some give strength and shine to hair and strengthen nails and some keep skin healthy. I'm sure there are other things they can do but these are the only ones I know. If your interested in improving your overall health you should try food and drink containing antioxidants as these cleans the body from the inside and detoxinate the the blood vessels. Aloe gel also has this effect only it works better but it's harder to find in shops.

Answer 3

Vitamins and minerals are essential for the body to stay healthy. They function as regulator and inhibitors that control chemical pathways, transports nutrients, maintain pH levels, promote enzyme activity, etc. Making sure that you get your daily doe of vitamins is a great way to stay fit. When the body lacks a certain mineral, the nervous system automatically alerts the body to consume certain foods that are rich in that specific mineral. For example, when the body is low calcium, the brain will tell the body that it wants milk. That's why we drink milk to maintain the levels of calcium needed in the body. Vitamins A, B complex, C, E and K are all vitamins that the human body needs to stay healthy.(keep in mind that every person and every organism has different requirements). Vitamin B complex include: Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothetic acid and pyridoxine.

Vitamins are also very important because a deficiency of any vitamin would increase the potential risk of diseases such as scurvy, the lack of vitamin C.

Answer 4

Vitamins and minerals are vital to the proper functioning of your body. Your body utilizes them for particular roles which are performed throughout the day.

There are two types of vitamins: fat-soluble and water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins, such as Vitamin D from milk and Vitamin A from carrots are stored and able to be used whenever the body requires them. Water-soluble vitamins have to be replenished daily, as they will pass through your system and not be used unless your body requires them. Some vitamins are used to maintain your tissues and skin. Some vitamins are used in metabolic processes and give you energy throughout the day, such as those in proteins. There are vitamins that fight infection and contribute to overall healthfulness and healing.

Minerals are divided by the amount needed: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals include the big ones like calcium and sodium and phosphorous. Trace minerals (meaning they are necessary, but only in small amounts) include iron, which transports oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.

And the good news is, all of these many vitamins and minerals are available through a complete, healthy diet. If you're a typical, healthy person, and have the recommended amounts of meat and vegetables and grain, etc., then you won't need to take supplements such as multivitamins.

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