Safety Moment
Vitamins & Minerals
Description
Vitamins and minerals are
considered essential nutrients—
because acting in concert, they
perform hundreds of roles in the
body.
They help shore up bones, heal
wounds, and bolster your immune
system. They also convert food into
energy, and repair cellular damage.
The essential vitamins your body
needs are vitamins A, C, D, E, K and
the B vitamins.
Zinc helps the immune system fight
off invading bacteria and viruses.
Biotin helps convert certain nutrients
into energy. It also plays an important
role in the health of your hair, skin,
and nails.
Insights and learning
 Vitamin A: Salmon, other cold-water
fish, egg yolks
 Vitamin D: Butter, egg yolks, fatty fish;
from the Sun
 Vitamin E: Eggs, vegetable oils,
margarine, mayonnaise; nuts, seeds
 Vitamin K: spinach, broccoli, green
leafy vegetables, liver
 Vitamin C: Citrus fruits, juices, melons,
berries, peppers, broccoli, potatoes.
References
1. https://www.readersdigest.ca/health/healthy-l
iving/13-essential-vitamins-your-body-needs-st
ay-healthy/
2. Biotin, Magnesium and Zinc
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