Vitamins are the stars of the nutrition scene. Nutrition, the science of food, is the study of the nutrients and substances in foods. Scientists examine how the balances of food compounds relate to health and disease, and explore how they interact during the process of ingestion, absorption, utilization, and excretion. There are six essential nutrients […]
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More Minerals
“Minerals, minerals Vitamins and minerals These are the body’s peripherals!” Below, a checklist of your other important minerals, their sources, and how much you need of each. Take care of your body. Be healthy! Sodium, potassium, and chlorine These three minerals work closely together in the body. For example, chlorine is used largely in combination […]