Vitamins
and minerals are needed for growth and good health. The vitamins and minerals
you need are found in the food you eat. Vitamins are chemical compounds and minerals
are chemical elements. They are nutrients for the human body that are contained
within food substances. Vitamins control the chemical reactions within the body
to convert food into energy and living tissue. They help the body use the energy
nutrients, maintain normal body tissue, act as a regulator, and are only needed
in small amounts. Minerals are needed for several body functions including building
strong bones, transmitting nerve signals, maintaining a normal heart beat, and
are used to produce necessary hormones. | |