UNDERSTANDING MICRONUTRIENTS (VITAMINS & MINERALS)


Micronutrients:

  • Micronutrients are essential nutrients that are required by our body in small amounts for proper functioning and overall health.
  • They are needed in smaller amounts as compared to macronutrients but they are no less important.
  • There are two main categories of micronutrients:
    (i) Vitamins
    (ii) Minerals


Vitamins:

  • Vitamins are organic compounds that are necessary for various biochemical processes in the body.
  • Vitamins are further classified into two groups:
    (a) Fat-soluble vitamins:
      - These include vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are soluble in fat and can be stored in the body's fatty tissues.

    (b) Water-soluble vitamins:
      - This group includes vitamin C and B-complex vitamins.
      - Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body and need to be consumed regularly as they are easily excreted.



Minerals:

  • Minerals are inorganic elements that play crucial roles in various bodily functions.
  • Some common minerals include calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc, iodine, selenium, and copper.
  • Minerals are essential for maintaining proper fluid balance, nerve function, muscle contraction, bone health, and enzyme activity, among other functions.


From Where We Can Get Micronutrients?:

  • Micronutrients are obtained through a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, dairy products, nuts, and seeds.
  • Deficiencies or imbalances in micronutrients can lead to various health problems, so it is important to maintain an adequate intake of these essential nutrients for optimal health.

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