Posted by mbotee | Posted in child health | Posted on 26-07-2010
Tags: child, minerals, supplements, vitamins
Vitamins and minerals are substances needed for the body in small quantities, but regular consumption should be an adequate amount. For the body to normal functioning body requires vitamins to the growth process, the process of digestion, mental development and resistance to infection. In the process of vitamin plays a catalytic role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
Function of supplements, vitamins and minerals and, in reality only to supplement the deficiencies of vitamins and minerals in the body. Thus, the supplements can completely replace natural vitamins from food. In fact, only one type of food can have different types of substances that are useful to the body as carbohydrates, lipids and proteins in addition to vitamins and minerals needed by the body. For example, high protein and eggs contain more vitamin D and E, citrus fruits rich in vitamin C, also contain more fiber.
