are organic nutrients that are essential for life. Our bodies need vitamins to function properly. Our bodies cannot produce most vitamins ourselves, at least not in sufficient quantities to meet our needs. Therefore, they have to be obtained through the food.
Vitamins
fat-soluble
This means that fat or oil must be consumed for the vitamins to be absorbed by the body.
- A
- E
- D
water-soluble
- C
- B-complex
Minerals
Calcium
Zinc
Magnesium
Iron
Chromium
Potassium
K 