Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Now we will turn the proverbial microscope to a higher magnification. Vitamins are at the micronutrient level. Vitamins and other micronutrients are contained within the macronutrients. Vitamins are classified in groups using the letters of the alphabet. Different vitamin groups work within specific systems of the body and can have one or more specific functions.
Minerals
Also in the category of micronutrients, minerals are even more basic than vitamins. Minerals are tiny building materials for your body and are used in a wide variety of ways. We will explore the basic functions of minerals and where they can be obtained in your diet.