BIOLOGY
VITAMINS
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Question
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only needed in small amounts but are essential to the body
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more important than minerals
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divided into six different categories depending on their effects
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necessary for the body to produce energy
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Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamins and minerals are substances your body needs to build energy, help you stay healthy, and function properly. To naturally maintain your day-to-day energy levels, it’s best to get your vitamins from your food.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin B12 acts as a cofactor (required by enzymes to kickstart a reaction) in reactions converting food, especially fats and protein, into usable energy to fuel various processes in your body.
Detailed explanation-3: -What vitamin provides the most energy? The eight B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, biotin, folate and B12) provide the most energy, as they aid in cell metabolism, help the body transform carbohydrates and fats into energy and carry energy-nutrients around the body.
Detailed explanation-4: -Vitamins have different jobs to help keep the body working properly. Some vitamins help you resist infections and keep your nerves healthy, while others may help your body get energy from food or help your blood clot properly. By following the Dietary Guidelines, you will get enough of most of these vitamins from food.