Question

Why are vitamins necessary in the diet?
Topic: Nutrition in Animals

Answer 1

Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrients—because acting in concert, they perform hundreds of roles in the body. They help shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster your immune system. They also convert food into energy, and repair cellular damage.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Importance of vitamins -

• They are required for normal growth and development of the body.
• Vitamin K is required for blood clotting.
• Vitamin A essential for colour vision.
• Vitamin C required for collagen synthesis and immunity.
• Vitamin A, C, E are potent antioxidants.
• Vitamin A & D acts as steroid hormones.
• Vitamin B9 and B12 required for erythropoiesis.
• Vitamin E helps in platelet aggregation.

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