VITAMINS

N I T YA N T S I N G H A L

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 • Vitamins are substances that our bodies need to
develop and function normally. 
What are • They include vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, choline,
vitamins? and the B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,
pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12,
and folate/folic acid).

Why are • Vitamins and minerals are considered essential

nutrients—because acting in concert, they perform
vitamins hundreds of roles in the body.
necessary in •  They help shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster

the diet? your immune system. They also convert food into
energy, and repair cellular damage.
 Which fruits or
vegetables should be
eaten regularly to get
vitamins?
• Fiber rich fruits and vegetables
should be eaten.
• Fruits like apple ,orange,banana,etc
should be included in our
diet,especially citrus fruits like
• Vegetables like carrot,beans, beetroot,lady orange,lime,grapes,kiwi, etc should
finger, cabbage are rich in all minerals and eaten in increase vitamins in our
vitamins so they should be eaten regularly. body.