VITAMINS

Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that your body needs in small amounts to work properly. most people should be able to get all the nutrients they need be eating a varied and balanced diet. If you choose to take vitamin and mineral supplements, seek advice where appropriate.

                                                     Vitamins and minerals are two main type of nutrients that your body needs to survive and stay healthy. vitamins helps our body grow and work the way it should. There are 13 essential vitamins- vitamins A, vitamins B ( B6, B12), vitamins C, vitamins D, vitamins E, vitamins K.


TYPE OF VITAMINS 

  • Fat soluble vitamins   (vitamin A,D,E and K)
  • Water soluble vitamins  (vitamin C, vitamins B and folic acid)  
MINERALS   

Minerals are the buildings blocks of our planet. discover what they reveal about the history of Earth and our solar system and what makes them so essential to our existence. Minerals include  calcium and iron amongst many others and are found in:




  • meat 
  • cereals 
  • fish
  • milk and dairy foods
  • nuts
  • fruits and vegetables
   Minerals building strong bones and teeth in our body and it controling body fluids inside and outside cells. Minerals turning the food we eat into energy.