Micronutrient:

Beside energy yielding substances, micronutrient (vitamin and minerals) play an important role to support normal body functions. Vitamins are amongst essential nutrient that are recommended in minute quantities.

They play a vital role in growth, maintenance of health and reproduction. They are categorized in to water-soluble (all B vitamin and vitamin C)and fat-soluble vitamins(A,D,E and K) .Likewise, minerals are in organic element involved in body building(bones and teeth) and regulation of body processes.

Minerals are classified in major (required in higher amount i.e >100 mg/day) and minor( recommended in smaller quantities) minerals. Calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and Sulphur are major minerals while copper, iodine, iron, manganese, selenium and zinc are categorized as minor minerals.

Vitamins;

vitamin are the important organic compound in food other than the energy yielding nutrient(carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). Their need can be fulfilled by food or supplements because the body is unable to synthesize them in inadequate amounts. Most vitamins function as coenzymes or cofactors. Both deficiency and excessive intake of vitamins can lead different diseases or disorders as discussed below.

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