Reasons to Include Vitamins

Vitamins are essential substances that cannot be manufactured by the body. We need small amount of vitamins for growth and development. Without vitamins the body cannot survive. There are two types of vitamins they are 

Fat-soluble vitamins – Vitamin A, D, E and K are usually found in meat and meat products, animal fat and vegetable oils, dairy products and fish. They are transported around the body in fat, and your body stores any excess in the liver and fatty tissues. This means that you don’t need to get them from food sources everyday.

Water-soluble vitamins – Vitamin B, C and folic acid are found in meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and whole grains. They are transported around the body in water. Your body can’t store them because you pass the excess through urine. You need to eat foods containing these vitamins every day. 

Try to eat a wide variety of fresh foods. Frozen vegetables are also a good option as they contain more vitamins than vegetables stored for a long time at room temperature.

Too little or Too more vitamins can be dangerous. It is advisable for the parents to consult with child pediatrician and give vitamins for the kids.

It often happens that our diet won’t include necessary vitamins for the body. In this case to supplement the vitamins it is necessary for adults to take vitamin after consulting with the doctor.

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