Vitamins And Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
What are vitamins and minerals?
A
Vitamins are organic substances that we get from plant and animal foods. Minerals are inorganic elements that come from the soil and water that are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals.
2
Q
Why are vitamins and minerals essential?
A
They play a role in cell structure and our bodies functions.
3
Q
Foods that have high amounts of vitamins and minerals are called…….
A
Protection foods
4
Q
Vitamins C and B are….
A
Water soluble so our body cannot store them.
5
Q
Vitamin a,d,e and k can be what….
A
Stored in fat.
