MICRONUTRIENTS

(GROUP 1)
What is Micronutrients?
one of the major groups of nutrients your body
needs.

play crucial roles in human nutrition; the

prevention and treatment of various diseases
and conditions, as well as the optimization of
physical and mental functioning.

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TWO MAIN GROUPS OF
MICRONUTRIENTS:
VITAMINS
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MINERALS/
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TRACE ELEMENTS

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 VITAMINS
NUTRIENTS REQUIRES BY THE
BODY IN SMALL AMOUNTS, FOR A
VARIETY OF ESSENTIAL
PROCESSES.
VITAMINS ARE GROUPED INTO;
•FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
- CAN BE STORED IN THE BODY.
(VITAMINS A, D, E and K.)
•WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
-CANNOT BE STORED IN THE BODY AND
REQUIRED DAILY.
(VITAMINS B and C.)
 FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
VITAMINS FUNCTION
VITAMIN A Formation and maintenance of
skin, hair and mucous
membranes, helps you to see in
dim light, bone and tooth growth.
VITAMIN D Aids in bone and tooth formation;
helps maintain heart action and
nervous system.
VITAMIN E Protects blood cells, body tissue,
and essential fatty acids from
harmful destruction.
VITAMIN K Essential for blood clotting
functions.

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 WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
VITAMINS
VITAMIN B1 (thiamin)
VITAMIN B2 (riboflavin)
VITAMIN B3 (niacin)
VITAMIN B6 (pyridoxine)
VITAMIN B12 (cyanocobalamin)
FUNCTION
Helps body release energy from
carbohydrates during metabolism,
growth and muscle tone.
Helps body release energy from
protein, fat and carbohydrates,
during metabolism.
Involved in carbohydrate, protein,
and fat metabolism.
Helps build tissue and aids in
metabolism of protein
Aids cells development,
functioning of nervous system
and metabolism of fat and
protein.
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 WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS

FOLATE Aids in genetic material

development, red cell
production.
PANTHOTHENIC ACID Helps release energy from fats
and carbohydrates.
BIOTIN Involved in metabolism of protein,
fats, carbohydrates.

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 MINERALS
- INORGANIC SUBSTANCES
REQUIRED BY THE BODY IN
SMALL AMOUNTS FOR A
VARIETY OF DIFFERENT
FUNCTIONS.
MINERALS

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